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PLateau South Senatorial Bye-Election: A Re-enactment of Dariye’s Failed Agenda?

PLateau South Senatorial Bye-Election: A Re-enactment of Dariye’s Failed Agenda?
By Jimmy Nanyak Lar
During Chief Joshua Chibi Dariye’s rule on the Plateau between 1999 – 2007, there was a deliberate, planned and sustained plan to annihilate the Tarok race from the politics of the state.
This was with the view to ensuring that there was no dessenting view on whatever nefarious activity that went on at that time. This Dariye did in concert with at least three other ethnic nationalities and he found a very good ally in one of the Goemai elders and lawyer, the late Barr. Miskoom Puepet.

It was this lawyer, alongside thers that chronicled the failed pamphlet that sought to demonize the Tarok race. That pamphlet was supposed to be the basis to incite and excite other tribes to rise against the Tarokman. Unfortunately, it failed like a pack of cards alongside its authors.
Needless therefore to say that almost all the “authors” ( because a lecturer in the sociology Dept. in Unijos was actually commissioned to write the pamphlet) are no more.
You would therefore recall that Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong was the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly during the period under review. Recall also that it was a period of a well planned and orchestrated “Minority Agenda”. It is therefore not a coincidence that the planned grand conspiracy against the Tarok race, not only in the southern zone, but in plateau state is reenacting itself during Lalong’s time as governor.
It was when Lalong was speaker that the gentleman agreement of power sharing between Lowland West ( Shendam, Mikang and Qua’an-Pan) and Lowland East ( Wase, Langtang North and Langtang South)was first jettisoned. That was a period when both the speaker of the House of Assembly and Senator came from Shendam LGA in clear contravention of the extant arrangements.
Now that he is the governor of Plateau State he has always insisted that all political and even civil service appointments are skewed in favour of his tribesmen, the Goemai. This therefore shows that Lalong is not only an accomplist to the Grand design, but also an excellent student of the Dariye School of Thought. Secondly, it should be noted that the situation whereby more than 30 political appointments come from the governor’s kinsmen is itself a recipe for conflict and political agitation.
This is further reinvigorated in the regrouping of Dariye’s former commissioners and their plan to have one of them emerge as governor in 2023.
To further buttress that, the foundation was laid by appointing Dariye’s preferred candidate in the 2007 gubernatorial election into a key position in Lalong’s Next Level government, preparatory to the final onslaught of the “Minority Agenda” in 2023.
Even more intriguing now is that the Kuje Correctional Facility has become a Mecca of some sort, so much such that for you to get any appointment on the Plateau you seek the blessings of the Czar of Kuje. If in doubt please show me any political appointee that did not visit Kuje and I will show that person that did not lobby for appointment but got one.
You would also agree with me that so many people have labouered for the party but from all indications it seems the reward system is not working, rather it is the punishment system that is palpable and conspicuously tangible and in place.
Because it beats my imagination that despite the number of qualified women we have in the APC, Lalong did not see any of them worthy of being Senators, but rather he had to go all the way to the PDP to fish out Prof. Nora Daduut ( a Goemai daughter of Honour in one of the recent BIT GOEMAI).
Recall also that the death of Senator Longjan has a similarity with that of Abubakar Audu in Kogi State. In 2017 after the gubernatorial election, Prince Abubakar Audu died, but rather than get another candidate from his ethnic group, the aspirant that came second, Alh. Yahaya Bello was handed the baton to continue the race.
That happened in the same APC as such I don’t think different standards should be used in a similar situation and in the same APC. The person that came second in the last primaries was Hon. Nanven Nimfel and he is still alive, so why are they not asking him to step in as the candidate?
On the whole, what is more intriguing to me is that the leadership of the party in the state under the leadership of Chief Letep Dabang, although it is in a comatose state as I earlier pointed out, is keeping quite due to a multiplicity of factors. One of the perceived factors is that Letep Dabang is one of the aspirants in the 2023 gubernatorial election, as such he is playing safe by not stepping on the feet of the powers-that-be so as not to jeopardize his chances in the race.
On a final note, the decision of whether the governor will have his way or it is the will of the people that will prevail is anybody’s guess. Vox populi vox dei.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Lantang South APC Youths Vanguard  Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment

Plateau State: Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment
By, giwa Alex, Jos
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLATEAU STATE CHAIRMAN, ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS AND ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN APC ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LANGTANG SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN IN PLATEAU STATE

It became pertinent to write you this Open Letter, expressing our dissatisfaction, disappointment and shock over the activities of the Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council, who happens to be a member of our great party the All Progressives Congress (APC) and on issues happening in our party (APC) in the Local Government.
It is no longer news that, the purpose for which a political party formed is to garner support and followers hips from all manner of people in order to gain political control of a given area.
It is also not news that, Democracy entails the ability of the majority, taking over political control through the exercise of their franchise.
This known basic tenet of gaining political power through democratic means and the application of the principle of numerical strength, seems to be differently applied in Langtang South Local Government, by the Council Chairman, based on recent developments observed in the Council.
Sometimes last year, a known political figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Local Government Area, in person of Prince Vincent Venman Bulus, defected to the APC chapter in Langtang South, to the jubilation of all party faithful, knowing his capacity and ability politically speaking.
In keeping to his promise of making sure APC takes total control of Langtang South Local Government and the state at large, Prince V.V.B. initiated and started the process of facilitating decampees from each Electoral Wards of the Local Government to the party.
It may interest you to know that, the first exercise carried out with regards to the initiative in two Electoral Wards of Gamakai Ward and Sabon Gida Ward, saw huge numbers of decampees from different political parties joining the APC in thousands to our jubilation as APC family.
But this development, to our surprise, didn’t go down well with the Council Chairman, who sees Prince V.V.B. as a threat, rather than a friend and a party member.
The Council Chairman to our observation and understanding from his expressed lack of appreciation is demonstrating a compulsive ambition, too paranoid to the extent that, he has held several meetings trying to prevail on some party EXCO Members, at the Wards and Local Government level to have Prince V.V.B. suspended from the party for doing nothing wrong.
It has also come to our attention that, the Chairman has also stooped so low, in reporting Prince V.V.B. to the Police on unfounded allegations that are laughable.
It may also interest you to know too sir that, just recently, we heard rumour that, Prince V.V.B has been suspended by the Local Government EXCO of our party on unfounded and baseless allegations that holds no water.
We, as Langtang South APC Youths’ Vanguard are resolute that, we cannot fold our arms and watch this bare display of hatred and self centeredness by the Council Chairman.
Instead of embracing everybody for the growth of the party, he is busy employing mechanism that will further divide the party. We find it very hard to understand the uneasiness in him since Prince V.V.B. announced his membership into APC.
In any case, he is an elected Chairman of the Council and he enjoys his tenure as the Chairman of the Council, at the mercy of Governor Simon Bako Lalong and not Prince V.V.B.
We therefore find it necessary, to bring these developments to your notice and all the Stakeholders concerned and that, as a matter of urgent importance, the Council Chairman needs to be call to order and urged to concentrate on the enormous task of running the Council and not to continue dissipating energy in fighting a cause that will rather crack the party than unite it!
We are resolute that, Prince V.V.B, Is a force and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) will further strengthen the party.
Accept the assurance of our loyalty and highest esteem, as we await your quick intervention.
Yours faithfully,
Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Lantang South APC Youths Vanguard  Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment

Plateau State: Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment
By, giwa Alex, Jos
See full text:
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLATEAU STATE CHAIRMAN, ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS AND ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN APC ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LANGTANG SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN IN PLATEAU STATE

It became pertinent to write you this Open Letter, expressing our dissatisfaction, disappointment and shock over the activities of the Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council, who happens to be a member of our great party the All Progressives Congress (APC) and on issues happening in our party (APC) in the Local Government.
It is no longer news that, the purpose for which a political party formed is to garner support and followers hips from all manner of people in order to gain political control of a given area.
It is also not news that, Democracy entails the ability of the majority, taking over political control through the exercise of their franchise.
This known basic tenet of gaining political power through democratic means and the application of the principle of numerical strength, seems to be differently applied in Langtang South Local Government, by the Council Chairman, based on recent developments observed in the Council.
Sometimes last year, a known political figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Local Government Area, in person of Prince Vincent Venman Bulus, defected to the APC chapter in Langtang South, to the jubilation of all party faithful, knowing his capacity and ability politically speaking.
In keeping to his promise of making sure APC takes total control of Langtang South Local Government and the state at large, Prince V.V.B. initiated and started the process of facilitating decampees from each Electoral Wards of the Local Government to the party.
It may interest you to know that, the first exercise carried out with regards to the initiative in two Electoral Wards of Gamakai Ward and Sabon Gida Ward, saw huge numbers of decampees from different political parties joining the APC in thousands to our jubilation as APC family.
But this development, to our surprise, didn’t go down well with the Council Chairman, who sees Prince V.V.B. as a threat, rather than a friend and a party member.
The Council Chairman to our observation and understanding from his expressed lack of appreciation is demonstrating a compulsive ambition, too paranoid to the extent that, he has held several meetings trying to prevail on some party EXCO Members, at the Wards and Local Government level to have Prince V.V.B. suspended from the party for doing nothing wrong.
It has also come to our attention that, the Chairman has also stooped so low, in reporting Prince V.V.B. to the Police on unfounded allegations that are laughable.
It may also interest you to know too sir that, just recently, we heard rumour that, Prince V.V.B has been suspended by the Local Government EXCO of our party on unfounded and baseless allegations that holds no water.
We, as Langtang South APC Youths’ Vanguard are resolute that, we cannot fold our arms and watch this bare display of hatred and self centeredness by the Council Chairman.
Instead of embracing everybody for the growth of the party, he is busy employing mechanism that will further divide the party. We find it very hard to understand the uneasiness in him since Prince V.V.B. announced his membership into APC.
In any case, he is an elected Chairman of the Council and he enjoys his tenure as the Chairman of the Council, at the mercy of Governor Simon Bako Lalong and not Prince V.V.B.
We therefore find it necessary, to bring these developments to your notice and all the Stakeholders concerned and that, as a matter of urgent importance, the Council Chairman needs to be call to order and urged to concentrate on the enormous task of running the Council and not to continue dissipating energy in fighting a cause that will rather crack the party than unite it!
We are resolute that, Prince V.V.B, Is a force and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) will further strengthen the party.
Accept the assurance of our loyalty and highest esteem, as we await your quick intervention.
Yours faithfully,
Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard
by Alexander Aleburu

Journalists Urges Gov. Ortom To Stop The Ongoing Genocide In Bonta, Ukpute In Konshisha And Oju Urgently.

Journalist Urges Gov. Ortom To Stop The Ongoing Genocide In Bonta, Ukpute In Konshisha And Oju Urgently.

By, giwa Alex, jos

Media professionals under the auspices lgede extraction has cried to the executive governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom to as matter of urgency use his executive power to stop the on going genocide in Bonta ,Ukpute and Oju communities in the state.

As the body expressed concerns over the continuous silence and failure of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, as well as the security agencies to make any serious intervention to end the ongoing clash between Bonta and Ukpute communities in Konshisha and Oju Local Government Areas of the state respectively.

This cry is contained in a press released signed by it president Egena Sunday Ode and made available to this medium in Jo’s, plateau state.

The group while condemning what it described as “the senseless hostilities”, charge the governor as the chief security officer of the state to use his powers to immediately bring an end to the festering genocide against the mentioned communities.

” Reports have suggested that attacks and counter attacks between the two neighbouring communities have heightened since last week when Ukpute was invaded at the wee hours of Tuesday, leaving stupendous damage to lives and property.”

“In the first place, we have continued to wonder what could have brought about the disagreement that would lead to communities, which have been living as neighbours for ages, to turn their swords against each other.

This is reprehensible and condemnable.

“However, we have been keenly monitoring this ugly situation, hoping to see a deliberate and decisive response by Governor Samuel Ortom and the security agencies with a view to promptly ending the needless attacks but more than one week after, there has been no serious intervention from the government to call the warring communities to order.

This is disappointing and unacceptable,” the group said in a statement on Tuesday.

The group, under the of Association of Igede Media Professionals (AIMPs), noted that the studious silence from official quarters in the state had portrayed a conspiracy to abandon the two warring communities to their fate to perpetually live as eternal enemies after destroying their bond of brotherliness, which, it said, was currently ongoing.

In a statement signed by its President, Egena Sunday Ode,the association said: “We believe that even if the government and its agencies were unable to preempt the attacks and prevent them, they could have done a whole lot more by timely deployment of security personnel to the areas to quell

the crisis and ensure that the injured as well as the displaced persons–especially women and children–were given proper treatment. We do not want to believe that the governor and his administration is so helpless to attain these.

“To our utter surprise, however, none of these has happened. The injured are abandoned to fate to struggle helplessly for their lives as many of them cannot even afford hospital bills, and the multitude of displaced persons are not receiving any attention from the authorities. Neither have the pains of families who lost loved ones in the attacks been assuaged in any way. Again, this is sad and unacceptable.”

The media professionals also noted that the seeming conspiracy of silence had provoked questions as to whether the governor and the security agencies have forgotten their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property of citizens.

Calling on the governor to urgently swing into action to address these concerns with a view to finding a permanent solution to the recurrent skirmishes , the association said “it will be a laughable irony if Governor Ortom who is being celebrated as defender of the Benue valley cannot quench the fire on his own roof.”

It also called on the traditional rulers of the two warring communities, elite on both sides, and the two Local Government Chairmen to to speak out in outright condemnation of the escalating crisis and collaborate with the state government and security agencies to put an end to this wanton act of destruction by the two communities.

“We contend that the two agrarian communities need peace now to be able to concentrate on their seasonal farming activities. And no sacrifice toward achieving this goal should be considered too demanding,” the group asserted.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Alh. Saleh Bayari Commends Lalong Over Govt Proactive In Handling Insecurity In The State

Plateau State : Alh. Saleh Bayari Commends Lalong Over Govt Proactive In Handling insecurity In The State

By, giwa Alex, jos

The Chieftain of All Progressive Party (APC) in Plateau state, and Chairman of “Gan Allah Development Association (GAFDAN) of Nigeria plateau state chapter, Alh. Saleh Bayari Bauran Wase has praised the Governor of Plateau state Simon Bako lalong for his efforts in restoring peace in the in the state.

As the atitude of the governor towards security of life and property in the state hitherto bedeviled by once peaceful ” Home of Peace and Tourism”, before assuming office in 2015, which almost at the verge of turning the two major religious adherance in the state who had leave together for years against each another.

The ruling party chieftain in the state Alh.Saleh Bayari the Bauran of Wase give the commendation in an interview with journalist at his resident in jos, plateau state capital.

He said the proactive nature of the governor in bringing under control and calming the frail nerves that could had results to unrest , has been brought to the lowest ebb insecurity to 25 Percent from 100%.

“In my local government , Bassa to be specific, where sporadic killings by unknown person had been a reoccurring decimal, has reduced since this administration of governor Lalong came on board as the governor of plateau state “.

He further add that in Barki-Ladi hitherto under sporadic attack by unknown persons or groups who did not wish the state well has also reduced drastically expect some occassional schemishes witness in some parts of the local governments which always receive prompt attention of governor lalong the situation bring under control.

Bayari said the religious interface introduced by governor lalong where he occasionally interface with different religious groups in the state, has help in bringing religious harmony between the religious adhere in the state which is practically impossible before assuming office in 2015.

The Chairman Gan Allah Development Association of Nigeria however Challenged the Buhari led federal government to emulate governor Lalong proactiveness in solving Insecurity issues currently ravaging the North East by Boko Haram terrorist and recently armed bandits in Zamfara state.

The Bauran of Wase said the existence of a country call Nigeria till this moment is by the ” Grace” of God that Nigeria as a country would have for long ceased to exist due largely to the incessant attack without corresponding proactive of the federal government.

He called on the federal government to stop paying lip servic to the insecurity problems engulfing the country, and call on all Nigeria to see the country insecurity as a pandemic and tackle it head on and stop giving it political, ethic tribal and religious colouration but all hands should be on deck to fight the monster call insecurity.

He regret the new dimension the insecurity in the country has taken of recent where some armed men would just center market place shoot innocent people at random unchallenged and go away scout free.

On the recent killing in Zamfara by persons identify as bandits, he said he regret the ugly dimension on the attacks of innocent citizens in the state and called on the federal government to take proactive steps to curtail the activities of the so call bandits before it escalate.

“You can imagine situation where some blood thirsty monsters called themselves bandits entered the market killed innocent people and left unchallenged, its not acceptable he maintained”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Govt Has Provide Over 80 Toilets In The Public Schools Across The State.

Plateau State Govt Has Provide Over 80 Toilets In The Public Schools Across The State.

By, giwa Alex, jos
In line with the federal government war against open defeacation, the plateau state government Simon Bako Lalong has provide not fewer than 80 public toilets across the public schools in the state.
is to key into Mohammadu Buhari led administration on the campaign against open defeacation across the country.
The Chairman Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board Professor Mathew Sule stated this in an interview with journalist in his office in jos , plateau state capital recently.
Professor Sule said the need to provide toilets particularly in the public primary schools across the state , is to support the federal government campaign against open defeascation and to save our children who may be expose to danger.
The Chairman universal Basic education board in the state stressed that so far no fewer than 80 toilets has been provided in the public primary schools across the state through the good gesture of governor Bako Lalong administration.
He further added that the provision and siting of the toilets in the schools in the state is a continues exercise that any schools who are yet to enjoy the government gesture will

definatelly benefit.

On the board introduction of electronic teaching of it students occasion by the effects of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic that is causing havoc around the world including Nigeria , and the faith of the students at the rural areas, the Prof said the board has put their plight into considerations which is why in same rural areas the materials are in hard copies which are delivered to the Education Secretaries for onward distribution to the affected schools.
Professor Sule however stressed that the online teaching is not a replacement for the conventional normal school work , but just to keep the children busy to keep them out of trouble till when it is save to open the schools for learning.
Speaking on the tenure of the Education Secretaries whose their 4 years tenure expire by 30th of June , 2020, the chairman of the board said the law is very clear on the recruitment, promotion and above all sack of (ES) rest within the purview of the chairman of the board.
But however quick to add that any of the Education Secretary that has done well during his tenure may be lucky to have his office extended.
He warn any chairman of the local government who may want to over stretch his power to appoint any (ES) within his domain to desisted because is not within their purview.
On the effects of Covid-19 on the schools calendar,the professor maintain that where it happens like in this very situation now, it behove on the ministry of education to do the needful and review the school calendar to correct the situation at hand.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Mourn Former Oyo Governor Ajimobi

Northern Governors Mourn Former Oyo Governor Ajimobi

By, giwa Alex, jos

Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has expressed deep shock over the demise of former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.

As Governor Lalong described the late Governor of Oyo state as a man of integrity who serve the people of state and nigeria with excellent .

Governor lalong condolence message on behalf of the forum is contained in a press statement dated 25th June, 2020, signed by the Director of press Affairs to the governor of plateau state Dr.Makut Machan and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

Lalong said the sterling leadership qualities of late Ajimobi and his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress APC endeared him to many party members which led to his appointment as Deputy National Chairman, South.

Lalong recalled the contributions of Governor Ajimobi to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria during his career where he made significant impact on its growth and development.

The Chairman consoled with the wife of the late Governor, Florence, children and entire family, asking them to take solace in his rich legacies and accept the sad development as the will of God.

by Alexander Aleburu

The Nigeria Governors Felicitate With Gbajabiamila, Governor Sanwolu And Amb.Kingibe. 

The Nigeria Governors Felicitate With Gbajabiamila, Governor Sanwolu And Amb.Kingibe.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Nigeria Governors under the auspices of the ” Northern Governors Forum” has congratulated three eminent Nigerians, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu; and elderstatesman Amb. Babagana Kingibe on the occasion of their birthdays.

As the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a congratulatory message described Speaker House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila who clocked 58 as a great Nigerian who has continued to promote development of Nigeria particularly through his legislative experience.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 25th June, 2020 signed by the Director of press and public Affairs to governor lalong Dr.Makut Macham and made available to journalist in Jos, plateau state.

He commended the Speaker for standing up for ordinary Nigerians by giving direction and quality leadership to the green chamber which has led to the passing of laws that have promoted good governance, peace and tranquility.

On Governor Babajide Sanwolu of Lagos State who turned 55, the Northern Governors saluted his courage and pragmatic leadership style which has enabled the nation commercial capital to continue to play a pivotal role in national development.

The forum while wishing him more years of success, asked him not to relent in his commitment of serving the people of Lagos State and the nation with integrity, compassion and excellence, in line with his campaign promises.

For elder

statesman, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, the Forum congratulated him for attaining the age of 75 and also commended his sense of loyalty, patriotism and commitment to Nigeria.

Governor Lalong further said “Ambassador Kingibe has transversed the political landscape of the country, and making his mark on the international stage, making congent contributions to the socio-political development of Nigeria in various capacities over the years.

We celebrate his dexterity and passion in promoting National unity, peace and good governance”.

The Governors while wishing him many more years of good health, peace and God’s divine protection, asked him to continue to avail the nation his wealth of experience and wisdom.

by Alexander Aleburu

Nigeria Governors Meet Over Insecurity In The Country. 

Nigeria Governors Meet Over Insecurity In The Country.
By, giwa alex, jos
Worried by the challenge of insecurity in the country, the Nigeria Governors under the auspices of ” Northern Governors Forum”has met to review the security situation in the region.
The meeting which is conducted via teleconfrence was held on Thursday 18th June , 2020 to review the security situation in the Northern Region.
This contained in a press statement dated 18th June, 2020 signed by the Director of Press and Public Affair to plateau State governor Dr.Makut Machan who double as the Chairman of the Forum Barr . Simon Bako Lalong presiding.
Governors expressed concern over the level of insecurity in the region and took certain decisions to contain the situation.
The Forum agreed to set up a standing Committee on security in the North which will foster synergy between security agencies in the enforcement of security measures in the region.
The Committee to be headed by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has Governors of Zamfara and Gombe as members.
The Northern Governors also set up another Committee headed by Chairman Governor Lalong on Consultation with Traditional, Religious and Community leaders in the North with a view to ensuring that there is wider involvement in tackling insecurity in the region.
The Committee has Governors of Adamawa, Niger, and Sokoto as members.
Another decision reached by the Governors is the engagement of local vigilantes, hunters and community watch groups in the security architecture of the region in order to foster intelligence gathering, rapid response and sustained surveillance.
The Northern Governors also called on the Federal Government to closely look into the Ecowas protocol on free movement of persons as it relates to the cross-border movement of herders from other countries into Nigeria, particularly the North.
However commend the Nigerian security forces for their efforts in tackling insecurity in the region so far, they called for increased synergy which will further enhance their operations and assist in putting an end to the activities of bandits, insurgents, kidnappers and other criminals.
They also agreed to adopt dialogue where necessary while pursuing military measures in dealing with the various security challenges in the region.
And sympathized with victims of the various attacks and other forms of criminality in the region, the Northern Governors also appealed for calm by groups and those affected as both the Forum, individual State Governments and the Federal Government are working together to ensure that this ugly situation is brought under control immediately, as well as addressing the humanitarian needs of the victims.
The Governors also want the Federal Government to accelerate the Livestock Transformation Plan which will assist in creating jobs among farmers and herders in the region and the country at large.
They commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts to deal with the security situation in the country and the region.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Decries Non-Adherence To Guidelines,To Weigh Big Stick

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Decries Non-Adherence To Guidelines,To Weigh Big Stick
By, giwa Alex, jos
Following the total relaxisation of the Nine weeks old lockdown imposed on plateau state last week occasioned by the ravaging covid-19, Governor Bako lalong has raised an alarm over the fragrant disobedience to government directives in curbing the spread of the pandemic.
As the government has threatened to weigh the big stick and force the citizens to obey the government directives or face the wrath of the law.
The government threat is contained in a press statement issued by the Hon.Commissioner for information and communication Dan Manjang dated 17th June, 2020, and made available to this medium read in part:
“The Commissioner of information to Plateau State Government has decried the lack of adherence to guidelines for COVID-19 by most individuals and some organisations following the suspension of the lockdown order by Governor Simon Lalong on 11th June, 2020.”
“The Government notes the flagrant disregard for the compulsory use of face masks by all citizens outside their homes where many go about without any.”
“There is also high disregard to social distancing requirement in public places such as markets, shops, hotels, social centres, restaurants, public transport and some places of worship”.
“Some others have chosen to ignore the provision of water, soap and sanitizers in entrances to such public places thereby constituting greater risk to the citizens”.
“In addition, some people have also organised large gatherings and social gatherings in contravention of the directive of the Governor. “
“All this has led to an increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State which as at Wednesday 17th June, 2020 stand at 180 persons.”
“Based on the above therefore, government hereby warns against non compliance to its directives. Monitoring teams have been put in place to monitor and enforce compliance. This takes immediate effect.”
Anyone found to be violating the COVID-19 guidelines will be arrested and prosecuted while public places will be shut down and also prosecuted.
Government wishes to remind the citizens that COVID-19 is real and still without cure while community spread continues to be occurring.
All citizens must take personal responsibility for their health and the health of others.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19:Cattle Market Association  Commends Governor Lalong, Pledges To Comply With Government Hygiene Directives.

By, giwa alex, jos
The Chairman Cattle Market association under the auspices of Cattle Market Association Bukuru Chapter in jos, South LG of plateau state , has commended the governor of plateau state on the way he handled the fight against covid-19 Pandemic which has ravage the world including Nigeria.
As he promised the Associations readiness to comply with the federal and state government directives of wearing of face mask, reguler washing of hand and sanitiziation above all, space distancing for the war against the pandemic to be won.
Alh.Bala Mohammed who is the Chairman Cattle Market Association(KARA)in Jos South LG of plateau state, stated this in an interview with journalist at the market recently.
Bala Mohammed said the member of the association has thrown it weight with the directives of the government on hygiene to fight the ravaging pandemic which is for the good of the members of the association in particular the state at large.
He said in other to force and comply with directives of Government on the steps to combat the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, the market authority has provided hand washing facilities with detergents at the main entrances of the market, and make the necessary adjustments, where necessary, to ensure that social distancing are observed in Market, and also limit the daily number of people to the barest minimum, all of whom must wear the facemasks and comply with other safety and hygiene protocols before they are allowed entry.
Alh. Bala further stressed that all including the members of the Association should take the government hygiene seriously as it is the only way to minimise the spread of the pandemic which is yet to have cure from scientific research.
“He stated that this enemy of coronavirus can only be controlled if we come together and obey epidemiologist advice and Covid-19 laid down guidelines and preventive protocols which include: compulsory wearing of facemasks, regular washing of hands with soap or use of alcohol based hand sanitizers and maintaining of social distancing within and around the us.”
Alh. Bala ” further call on government to help in the step up supervision in the adher

ance to the hygiene directives “KARA” Cattle Market BUKURU” which give the public confidence in sensitization and advocacy campaigns as well as deploy Risk Communication Experts who will be engaged in door-to-door campaigns in various communities as a means of continuous engagement with the citizens.

The Chairman of the Cattle Market Association Alh. Bala Muhammed eulogized the governor Lalong positive contribution in fight against Covid -19 pandemic on the plateau and northern Nigeria,

“The state government in order to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of the decisions, a Monitoring Committee consisting of Government officials and leadership of critical stakeholders will be constituted to ensure that there is compliance to the guidelines”.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Government would not hesitate to close down any market, business premises, and motor park that does not adhere to these protocols.
The Secretary of the market a.k.a Commander said “Kara” is one of the best Cattle Market in Nigeria, partner’s all over the Eastern and Southern part of Country, and only market that operating almost every day clocking over 75 years in existence, has met its mandate in spite of daunting challenges, these challenges include a down turn in the Nigerian economy, varying government policies and death of specialized man power in the presence of decaying infrastructure”; planted grazing for the Cattle, Water from a dam cycle a side, free grazing land, Cattle honey Tank’s, Rail road station, and Veterinary Clinic.
Commander added that in order to protect the problems of cow rusely which has caused so many lost of life, but in the market, the authority put so many strategies in place to avoid cattle rustly.
He described Governor Simon Lalong as demonstration of righteousness and commitment to the service to humanity and sign of meaningful development to the people of Plateau state who have brought the sad ending to happy ending in laying solid foundation for the return of peace in the state.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Felicitates With 9th Plateau Assembly On First Year Anniversary 

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has felicitate with the 9th State House of Assembly under the eadership of Speaker Rt.Hon. Abok Ayuba on its first year anniversary in piloting the affairs of the House.

Governor lalong felicitation message to the state lawmakers, is contained in a press statement dated 9th June, 2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor Dr.Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

The Governor in his congratulatory message said the legislative arm of Government has remained proactive, thorough and responsive in carrying out its duties of law making and oversight.

“The 9th House has demonstrated that it is made up of Honourable Members who have the interest of their constituents and the entire State at heart, have given due attention to passing laws that have direct impact on the citizens of the State in the last one year”.

Lalong further described their conduct as exemplary because they have consistently extended a collaborative spirit in all engagements with the Executive arm and heads of MDAs in the course of carrying out their duties.

He commended them for diligently scrutinizing and passing the 2020 budget on time and also supporting the fight against COVID-19 as well taken proactive measures to address the economic and health impact of the disease.

However wished the Assembly a fruitful engagement ahead as they continue to serve the people of the State and contribute to the consolidation of the Plateau Rescue Mission.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19:Governor Lalong Suspends 9 Weeks Old Lockdown indefinitely As Federal Govt Curfew From 10pm-6am Stays

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has suspended 9 weeks old lockdown slamed on the state amid coronavirus as the Federal Government curfew of 10pm-6am still enforced.
As the Churches and mosques with large spaces shall be allowed to accommodate more than 50 worshipers under strict observance of the use of facemasks , social distancing, hands washing use of infrared thermometer and the use of sanitizers.
Governor lalong dropped the cheering news during the broadcast on ease of lockdown Occasion by covid-19 pandemic on the 11th June, 2020 held at the Old Government House in jos , Plateau State.
Governor Lalong emphasized that all public places like , Markets , Shops Hotels ,Restaurants that fail to comply with the hygiene or sanitations regulations, social distancing as well as use of face masks shall be penalized and bear any cost or penalty as would be specified.
The Governor maintained that cultural festivals, anniversaries , large-scale gathering, commerical motorcycles, remained banned , except Dispatched Riders and other essential service operators .And however stressed that the ban on illegal Sunday markets on Ahmadu Bello Way and Bukuru Metropolis is till enforce till further notice.
The governor reiterated the banning of inter state travelling and said there should not be entry what so ever into public offices , banks, markets and vehicles without wearing facemasks, as violators of this order will be arrested and trial at the mobile courts.
He said in order to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of the government decision , monitoring committees consisting of Government officials and leaderships of critical stakeholder will be constituted to ensure compliance to the guidelines.
Governor lalong further add that government shall not hesitate to weigh the big stick and close any market, business premisess , motor park and community that violates any communication experts who will be engaging in door-to-door campaign in various communities as a means of continues engagements with the citizens.
He however remained the citizens of the state that the responsilities for staying safe and avoid Covid-19 infection or spread it is now in their hands, and charged them of their health and act in a manner that garantees the health of others.
Speaking on the recent distribution of palliatives to mitigate the lockdown occasioned by covid-19 in the state which has generated reactions in different quarters, he said is misinformation, fake news and character assassination.
He said the committee for the distribution of the palliation chaired by the Deputy Governor of the state Professor Sonney Toden has completed the first phase of distribution which targeted the most vulnerable groups such as Ophananages , Persons living with disabilies, widows and 5 vulnerable households per polling unit , as the second phase will soon commence with more vulnerable groups captured.
The governor urgued the people of plateau state to disregard the fake news which has gone Viral on the social media which he described as the handiwork of mischief makers who want to set the people of the state against the government.
And thank all stakeholders including security agencies , traditional leaders, community leaders and professional organisations and the media for their sacrifices through the challenging period.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lolong Congratulates The New (CAN) Chairman,Tasks Them On Unity And Peace.

Governor Bako Lolong Congratulates The New (CAN

) Chairman,Tasks Them On Unity And Peace.

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the New elected Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau State Chapter Rev. Fr. Polycarb Lubo and other members of the Executive Council following their election on Saturday 6th June 2020.

As governor Lalong tasks the Newly elected of the Christian Association Of Nigeria plateau state chapter Executives to use their tenure to foster peace and unity in plateau state in particular and Nigeria as a whole.

The Congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 7th June, 2020 , signed by the Director Of Press and Public Affair to the governor Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, Plateau State Capital.

In the congratulatory message, the Governor said the peaceful election where the New leadership emerged demonstrates the unity and oneness within the Church on the Plateau which should be sustained by the new CAN Executive.

He said “You should see your election as another affirmation of your calling in the Lord’s vineyard as you serve not only those of the Christian faith, but the society at large.”

Governor Lalong further said, “you should always remember that the society today is in need of love, healing, truth and justice which our Lord Jesus Christ admonished us to offer especially at times like this, and urge them to use your new offices to propagate these and other tenets of Christianity”.

Lalong also advised the new CAN leadership to work towards closing the gaps among different denominations and reaching out to people of other faiths so as to build understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

He assured them that his administration will remain receptive to their counsel at any time, as well as count on their prayers for God’s guidance in the business of governance.

Lalong thanked the outgoing CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Soja Bewarang and members of his EXCO for their support and prayers towards the success of the Rescue Administration.

by Alexander Aleburu

I Have Passion For Those Who Are Disenfranchise,The Poor, Orphans, Widows And Disadvantage—-Former VC

By, giwa alex, Jos
The former Vice Chancellor University of Bokkos in plateau state North central Nigeria , professor Doknan Shani said he has passion for those disenfranchise, the poor of the poorest , orphans, widows and the disadvantage in the society.
As these are some of the propelling ingredient that is pushing me to contest the vacant southern zone senatorial seat to give me the impetus to actualise my dream of serving my people who have for long disenfranchise politically and otherwise.
The Former Vice Chancellor, University of Bokkos, Prof Doknan Sheni join in the race for the Plateau Southern Senatorial district under the All progressive Congress ,APC, stated this in an interview with journalist at his resident in Jos , plateau state, as says I would bring my wealth of experience in developing the zone through people orientation projects.
I believed after serving as the Vice Chancellor of the state owned University Bokkos, I have a lot to offer my people at the Southern senatorial zone of the state, and my understanding of all the senatorial zones in the state , particularly my senatorial district.
“I have travelled through the length and breath of the whole senatorial zone , but could be amazing that despite the zone has produced several senators in the time past, the zone cannot boast of portable water , that is just one item in it.”
Look at the agricultural backwardness of our people who are merely subsistence farmers , they don’t even known how to go about getting loan from the bank to boost their agricultural produce, nobody is mobilising these farmers for take off.
I wouldn’t blame the past senators for not putting in their best , but for me, I have a passion for people who have been disenfranchise, l have a passion to help the poor , orphans , widow and disadvantage, so when I look at them , it pains me to the bone marrow.
One of the issue of plateau politic is that of zoning , now there is this call for Quan’pa to complete there tenure, how do you react to that?
“That is very simple, without insulting anybody , l am part of the stakeholders of APC in the last 5 years from 2014 till date, there is no time of zoning of any district or local government.
The first person who have ever won the senatorial seat in the zone is from qua’pan, and the other person is from Shandam , if I am not mistaking.
Despite that people easily forget things does not mean we should continue with ignorance .
One thing i known as a normal understanding , if a governor come from a particular zone , no senator should come from there.
We have three federal constituency in the Southern zone which are Mikan , Shandam , Quan’pan , Wase and Lantang North and South.
If you look at this present government , you discover that appointment of the people that hold political positions, whether nominated or not , you see that Mikan , Shandam and Quan’pan dominate the other federal constituency.
Can you briefly tell us about your background?
“My father is a traditional ruler, l come from a ruling family from what we call Lohmak, is a chiefdom and my grandfather who is one of the eight recorded traditional ruler in the chiefdoms, the current traditional ruler is my father.”
We have two ruling family , it was when the last traditional ruler died that it came to the turn of my father.
The two families rotate the traditional stool between them , so I don’t want to go around bragging myself as a prince.
What impact did you want the people of your constituency feel if you are eventually elected?
Your question is every apt , you will understand that the key thing for the senator , is the constituency allowance .
My going around the senatorial zone , the grievances of the people is that the senators never spend the constituency allowance on a visible projects.
I want to change that narrative, which is going to be between me and the people of my constituency.
As I am going around, any constituency I go, l will ask them to identify any project that is more important to them, this to avoid what happened during the tenure of other senators to respect itself in my time.
If the project so identify by them can cover my constituency allowance, i will do it.
Secondly, if the project is beyond me , I will lobby for it at the National level using my connection as member of lawmaker.That will be my contract with the people of my constituency.I am not going to the National Assembly because of money.
By the Grace of God, i don’t need any money to feed myself and my family for the rest of my life . The little God has blessed me with, I am contented with it.
I known that some people will be thinking that the love for money that is propelling me to vie for the position of senator.
When l was the Vice Chancellor of the Plateau state University , Bokkos, I saw money but refused to dipped my finger into it.
I just want to developed the University for the legacy to be left for the children yet unborn, that I did.
Your party APC is clocking 5 years in power, what would be your score card?
“If you read the news paper, is already awash with the achievement of Mr President Mohammadu Buhari and our amiable Governor Simon Bako Lalong.
If you look at the state, there is a particular section known as “Lalong Legacy Project”.
That Lalong legacy project is to complete the manifestoes of the Apc in the state.
In our manifestoes the Apc, we have seven major areas which includes, infrastructure, agriculture and transportation, we have been trying to revived the transportation sector, just that it has National connection.
So even if the state government tried, it must have the support of the National power to succeed because some of the roads are federal roads.
You can see in the last election , his efforts to do all the rural roads in the 17 local government areas of the state, all these are enbended in the Apc manifestoes.
What is more important is human capital development, that is why in my zone,there is no presence of federal institutions like the university , polytechnic and so on.
As a professor , this is one of the easiest thing for me to do for my people.
I think is very easy for me to bring branch of open university to the zone.
I think that will be the first project I will pursue if I am voted in as the senator of plateau senatorial seat. Unless there are other legal handicap that may not be known to me for now.
So that Apc capital development would be achieved.
The other aspect of it is skill development.
These days, nobody care about your chains of certificates if you don’t have skills.
Some people approach me recently that they graduated for over 4-5 years without job.
My response to them is that the modern way of getting job has migrated from what it use to known in the past, we have to change to skills acquirsation.
This is what I hope to establish in my zone when I am voted in as a senator representing the southern senatorial zone of plateau state.
How did you hope to couple considering that you are coming from different background, which is academics?
According to the former president chief Olusegun Obasanjo,
” If good people don’t join politics , and when the bad people rule, don’t complain.” I may not have quoted him correctly.
Politic is a social contract, have something to do for your people. Nobody is born politician, they learn from the job, I hope my sincerity of doing things and my manifestoes would make the electorate Change their mind.
I want more academicians to venture into politic rather than the so call politicians
When I went round one of the district recently, they said most of the politicians that came to them, they don’t see them again untill election is in few months or weeks.
I told them that why I came , I am not a conventional politician.
That is where I developed the concept of spending the constituency allowance why the people supervised the project.
What is your call to your supporters?
My call to my supporters and to those who want to support me and they have not seen me, that time has come to amend the broken fence.
The time has come to try something new and that time is now and I am ready to lead the crusade.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau govt,SUG  Mourns with Deputy Governor’s PA Over the death Of His Father.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Plateau state Government and the Nigeria Students Union (SUG) plateau chapter has condole with the family of late Baba Jemlak Dukbong who died recently at the aged of 80 years-old after brief illess.
Hon. Marshal Jemlak is the Personal Assistant to the Plateau state Deputy Governor, Prof Sonny Tyoden whose father died .
The Deputy Governor, Prof .Sonny Tyoden was at the family compound to pay his last respect to the late father .
In his message Prof Tyoden ,says I’m here on behalf of the state government to console with the family over the demise of our father.
According to him, the dead of late Baba Jemlak didn’t affected only Marshal , but the entire government because his son is one of us who have contributed to the progress of APC family .
He expressed government sadness over the death of Baba Jemkak but charge them to be consoled with the fact that the decease left behind worthy sons among is the PA to the Deputy Governor of the state, and pray God to give him rest.
Tyoden further said though Baba died at ripe aged of 80 years which call for total celebration but to us the dead is a serious lost not only to the immediate family but to the entire Tarok nation.
The President Students Union Government ,SUG, Comrade Dungshuut Biringmiap Peter described the death of their colleagues father as a monumental lost to the entire 3.5 million plateau students.
He further stress the representatives of the union is at the residence of the decease to mourn with him as one time part of us and to encourge him that death is inevitable end that will come when it will come.
And pray for the family of Baba the fortitude to bear the irrepireable lost.
Peter noted that they were on the delegation as a union to commensurate with the Tarok nation, Plateau state government because to them Baba has accomplished his work here on earth and had left behind legacy through the son.
Hommualak Shinman Sean says they sincerely thank God for the gift of life that many people are today appreciating the contribution of baba.
He condemns the pandemic virus ravaging the world today by calling on the students to observe the restrictions order given by the government to stay alive .
We are short of word but are here as one family to comfort the family each other and burial is today Friday 5/6/2020 with church service at St Augustine Catholic Church, Kangtang of Langtang North LGA which at the family compound .corspe leave Air Force Mortuary by 7am
by Alexander Aleburu

Re: Governor Lalong Is A Democratic And Father To All.

Re: Governor Lalong Is A Democratic And Father To All.
By, Jimmy Nanyak Lar, jos
I read with surprise and enthusiasm the Commissioner of Information and Communication in Plateau State, Hon. Dan Manjang’s respond to the widespread fact that Governor Simon Bako Lalong has endorsed Professor Nora Daduut as his preferred candidate for the forthcoming Plateau South Senatorial Bye-election.
Ordinarily, I would have dismissed it as a very bad public relations job by someone that is paid to defend his principal, even if he erred.
To set the records straight, I will want the Commissioner to answer the following questions which is begging for a sincere and honest answer :
1. Did the Chief of Staff really hold a meeting with Prof. Nora Daduut in Guest House?
2, Did Nora Daduut embark on consultation as alledged in the interview I granted?
3, I want to ask all APC Stakeholders when Prof. Daduut joined APC?
4, Who gave her waiver to contest the Senatorial Bye- election? Because the party is already in comatose.
From the above questions, it would be noted that the party cannot give our collective mandate to a PDP because she has never voted for APC before.
I can also tell you on good authority that two weeks ago, the APC LGA Exco in Shendam held a meeting, where the chairman, Alh. Awwal intimated them of the governor’s preference for Prof. Nora Daduut.
But hardly had he finish his speech that he was manhandled by his executive.

I can also tell you on good authority that the Plateau State government is equally dangling both carrot and stick to the democratically elected 17 local government chairmen.

Infact, plans are already at advanced stage for the state government to illegally dissolve the councils if they fail to go along with the government’s preferred candidate during the forthcoming primary election in the southern zone.

That being the case, the other 11 council chairmen from the central and northern zone are already mounting pressure on the other 6 council chairmen in the southern zone to save their heads by going along with the preferred candidate, which is intimidation of the highest order.
I also want to let Dan Manjang and the plateau state government to note that, in conflict management, anybody that forment inequality and injustice is the very person that has brought the necessary ingredients for crisis and war, and by implication, he is the ” merchant of conflict”.
And in this instant case, its Governor Lalong and his co-traveller, Chief of Staff Dan Majang that are the crisis merchants, who stand to benefit from it when there is armed conflict because they will overdraw outrageous and ridiculous amounts in the name of security vote.
In the same vein, if care is not taken, I bet you, southern senatorial seat will elude the APC for several reasons.
In the first place, the State Chairman of APC, Chief Letep Dabang is no more in charge of the party apparatus in the state. Infact, the APC State Party Secretariat is a ghost town where only lizards and other rodents now co

-habitate.

This is so because the functions of the party’s secretary to the Government of the State and indeed the entire civil service have since been usurped by the Chief of Staff, Government House.
Finally, I will want to draw Governor Lalong’s attention to Gal. 6:8, ” whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction;…” I have always referred Lalong to the holy Bible because I want him to discountenance the counsel of some of his associates whose stock in trade is primitive accumulation of wealth.
A Word Is Enough For The Wise.
by Alexander Aleburu

Struggle For The  Soul Of Senatorial Seat In Plateau South Bye Election Thickens , As Intrigue Scheming Dominate The Air.

By, our reporter, jos
The Plateau state Southern Senatorial is made up of Shendam,Quan’pan,Wase,Mikang,Lantang North and Langtang South Local government Areas.
The Senate seat of the zone became vacant after the demised of Late Senator Ignatius Longjan.
He spent eight months in office before he was snatched by cold hand of death.
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), has since put all modalities in place to conduct the bye election and filled the vacant seat,this has led to the struggle for the soul of the senatorial seat with so many intrigues and scheming among the politicians from the major political parties and Aspirants that has shown interest to vie for the seat.
So far,the following Aspirants has thrown the hats into the ring to contest. The current Executive Chairman of Quan’pan LGC,Hon. Isaac Kwallu.His letter of intent addressed to the Chairman and Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress.(APC) Plateau state chapter, Titled: “Expression of interest to contest for the Senate seat for the Plateau South Senatorial District, Dated:15th May,2020.
The letter read Thus:
The Electoral system as provided for by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Amended,provides for a replacement of an Elected official when such a seat becomes vacant.
Hon. Kwallu with his divine mandate slogan is being describe by many as the man the cap fits,his inspiration is being hinged on the masses of Quan’Pan LGA,Farmers,Youths and women groups are solidly behind his Aspiration.
For his dream to turn into fruition,the Chairman need to expand his tentacles beyond the shores of the locality, as the Executive Chairman, his influence and relationship with his colleagues can also be a factor that will play a very significant role.
The major impediment and hurdle the He need to scale is the major contenders and political big wigs from his locality that always viewed him as an over ambitious and ingrate.
The current Chairman of the Plateau state Board of internal Revenue Service,Mr. Dashe Arlet who was recently on the news on his remarkable achievement toward boosting the state’s IGR. Arlet who pulled over seven billion naira for the state on the first quota,this feat has earned him accolades and encomiums in the state. As a technocrat and Administrator,he can consolidate on his achievements if given the opportunity to serve his people.
His major obstacle is the fact that he has not been into circular politics to muscle the storm and clinch the seat.
The only woman in the Race and a Professor of French,Dame Nora Ladi Daduut. Daduut,who is the current Head of Department of French, University of Jos.
Her sudden appearance and intention to contest the seat is brewing uneasy calm among the APC Members in the state, she is being nicknamed as Government candidate, political pundits are of the opinion that,she is being backed by those in corridors of power within and outside the state,her Aspiration will equally receive a tremendous boost and support from women particularly the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen,Her emergence will break the jinx of men dominated Senate from the state,she will be the first female senator from the state. The position that is hardly contested by women.
Governor Simon Lalong was equally fingered to be the one sponsoring the current Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Victor Lapang until recently, the commissioner cleared the air that,he is not contesting.
The Former Chairman of Quan’pan LGC,Hon. Nicholas Dakkas Shan,who is now the North Central Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) is said to be warming up for the seat,his intention to contest may not be unconnected with the rumours filtering the air that,both APC and PDP may consider Quan’pan to complete the tenure.
Another Aspirant is Prof. Danjuma Decent Dognant Sheni,he was brought by Jonah David Jang,former Governor of Plateau state as Vice Chancellor of the Plateau state University.
With the rumoured build of sympathy for Quan’pan local government to complete the tenure.
The emergence Sheni comes as a surprise to many. Further to this,Prof. Sheni has not been known to be active in circular politics and is generally seeing by many of not having a significant political structure to win a senatorial election. To further compound his weakness and defects, he comes from a local government that is predominantly P.D.P an opposition party in the state,the occupants of the office,Senate Victor Mainasara Lar,Senator Jeremiah Useini,P.D.P Governorship Candidate at the 2019 election,The Pioneer Chairman of P.D.P,late Solomon Lar,the only local government that is controlled by P.D.P in the state,all the two houses of Assembly members of Lantang north -north and Lantang Central are both from the P.D.P.
Further more,Prof.Sheni who’s Tenure at the Plateau state University characterized and marred controversies.
He will find it very difficult to sway the election in his favour.
Although, he came fourth in the interview and was not recommended by the Governing Council for the Vice Chancellor, the then Governor Jonah Jang Appointed Him Vice Chancellor, but later sacked him in a controversial circumstances, this has deprived him of any notable achievement as the Vice Chancellor, but being the only notable from Lantang axis,he may enjoyed of his Langtang kinsmen.
Another Aspirant outside Quan’pan LGA that is eyeing the seat is the former Speaker of the state house of Assembly,Rt.Hon George Daika,Daika who hails from Mikang LGA,another disadvantaged local government from the Zone that has never enjoyed the senate seat,unlike Sheni who has never being into circular politics, He was as in the house of Representatives and represented the people of Shendam,Mikang and Quan’pan federal constituency, he was also a gubernatorial Aspirant at the 2019 general election. His legislative background is another impetus to his Aspirations. Both Daika and Sheni and not from Quan’pan LGA,if the permutations, micro zoning and sympathy will be accorded to Quan’pan,then these factors may work against the duo.
With this calibre of people,the election will definitely be keenly contested,observers and political pundits in the state are watching with keen interest as it will unfold. Time shall tell.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Danladi Pasali Urges EFCC And ICPC To Arrest Those Who Divert Palliative, Rates Buhari Administration High

By, giwa alex, jos
The Chairman Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Alh Danladi Pasali has urgued the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission(Efcc)and(ICPC) to as matter of urgency investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind the diversion of the government palliatives met for the poorest of the poor in our society to mitigate the effect of lockdown occassion by coronavirus.
This would serve as a deterrant to those who may want to capitalise on the misfortune of the vulnerable people in the society in other to exploit them to have rethink.
Alh Pasali who is the Chairman Buhari Campaign Organization(BCO) give the charge in an interview with journalist in his resident in jos, plateau state to mark 5 years of president Buhari in office as the president commander in chief of armed forces.
Danladi Pasali said the out cries of those whom the government palliative suppose to reach is becoming intense and the high time the anti graft agencies weigh into the matter and prosecute those found culpable no matter how highly place they may be in the society.
He however exonerate Mr president for any wrong doing, as he said Mr president has done what a responsible leader would have done particularly at the time of national pandemic such as the coronavirus.
“That is why we have the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and ICPC because the complains of the irregularities over the distributions of the items is to much.”
“80% of Nigeria are the less priveilage people who rely on daily income for a living , in such a sitution palliative is the directives of the government whenever there is pandemic such as this covid-19 pandemic , there should be lockdown.”
“The ideal behind it, is to prevent the further person to persons transmission of the virus .
You known that the president always say that if you don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill us as a country .”
“Corruption is still within the system, as it has not 100% liquidated the president has done his possible best .”
“I am assuring you that people are complaining bitterly the way and manner the palliatives are been distributed across the country.”
“It does not have anything to do with the president, is now the responsibility of the anti graft agencies like the(EFCC)and (ICPC) for them to investigate and arrest those behind the diversion of these items met for the poor in the society for their personal use and that of their cohort and bring to book any body found culpable.”
On the assessment of the APC’s achievement for the past five years the Buhari administration hold sway in power, the BCO Chairman said,
“Every responsible Nigeria knowns the situation of the country as at the time this administration came to power .
You look at covid-19 , you lmagine we have a leader that did not mobilise us back to the farm.”
“What of when we were relying on other countries for importation of foods and other essential commondities , we would have known the consequences.”
“Remember when Mr president assumed power in 2015, he brought agricultural revolution and mobilise everybody to go back to farm , he brought may agricultural programmes like the anchor borrower programme and many other agricultural programmes.
Now there is nobody in the country that can complain of food, this is one aspect we should give credit to the president .”
If you go back to memory lane, you go to Kaduna Porthcourt, Kano and other parts of the country, you will see projects going on.
I think within this five years of this present administration we have done well.
In term of fighting corruption , quality of governance the government has done well in changing the thinking of the citizens of nigeria.
He adviced the state governors to allowed the farmers free movement to enable them to go to their farm to avoid hunger.
“Without food there is no way we can survive the post Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world including Nigeria.
The truth is that if someone is having farm in another local government and is so established that the person is going to the farm, he should be allow to cross.
That is not even the instruction of Mr president , the president instruction is that Nigerians should work extra hard irrespective of your profession should go back to farm, the farming may not necessarly mean mechanise farming it could be small garden behind your residential house.
Alh.Passali debunked the allege accusations that APC is the brain behind the crisis currently rocking the people Democratic party(PDP),
” Anybody that think of that , has done disservice to politice.
The truth is that PDP we known , is a party in disarry and has die forever .
Anybody that still remain in PDP is only wasting his time as crisis will not allow them to have peace .”
“During the tenure of the former governor Joshua Darye, PDP was having not less than two factions in the state.
The same thing during the tenure of senator David Jang, PDP in the state was factionalised, so PDP is known for their persistence crisis .”
“PDP is a house build on disarry even what you are seen in this administration today is the misrule of PDP for 16years , the question of bad road, insecurity, corruption and abandoned projects and anything you can think of.”
“All I known is that Nigeria has already made up their mind to say no to PDP .
Even the few state they had managed to win in the last election, we shall take it back in the next election.”
He laud the decision of Mr President for granting autonomy to the legislature which he described as a welcome development.
“It is a welcome development because it has been persive in many quarters that the legislatures are the executive rubber stamp.
The is what will call it democracy and beauty of the separations of power.
You know that is what the president have been advocating for, the autonomy of the local government where their fund will be coming directly from federation account.

In fact, its a welcome development , we are progressive we believed on the principal of separations of power and it should be encourage.”

On the over sight funds of the legislature still running amidst lockdown,he said,
“If you look at the budget issue you will discover that the government is even looking for to source for funds to implement the 2020 budget.”

“This is a crisis that bedevilled the whole world including Nigeria, the whole world is at the verge of recession. Even in Nigeria we are trying, it is in Nigeria we are even trying to pay salaries.”

If you look at America now, demonstration has engulf the state as over 33 million people are presently at verge of loosen their jobs, not only America alone, but all over the world.

Even in Nigeria where some banks are trying to sack staff , the government said no, we are still paying salaries.

Kudos suppose to be giving to the government , because I have never seen where there is pandemic of this nature, and government is still ups and doing.

Even at the face of lockdown, must of the government projects are still ongoing across the country.
He adviced the government should be proactive, that is why the federal is gradually opening the economy of the country with strong directives of wearing face masks, washing of hands at regular interval and sanitazers.
So with the covid-19, you can see that the culture of Africa is gradually coming back.
When you touch anything, you wash your hands.
We can no longer wait for Covid-19 , we must go back to work and take all the precussions.
Even in Abuja , I was surprised that live is gradually coming to normal with everybody with his/her face mask on.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Danladi Pasali Urges EFCC And ICPC To Arrest Those Who Divert Palliative, Rates Buhari Administration High

By, giwa alex, jos
The Chairman Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Alh Danladi Pasali has urgued the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission(Efcc)and(ICPC) to as matter of urgency investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind the diversion of the government palliatives met for the poorest of the poor in our society to mitigate the effect of lockdown occassion by coronavirus.
This would serve as a deterrant to those who may want to capitalise on the misfortune of the vulnerable people in the society in other to exploit them to have rethink.
Alh Pasali who is the Chairman Buhari Campaign Organization(BCO) give the charge in an interview with journalist in his resident in jos, plateau state to mark 5 years of president Buhari in office as the president commander in chief of armed forces.
Danladi Pasali said the out cries of those whom the government palliative suppose to reach is becoming intense and the high time the anti graft agencies weigh into the matter and prosecute those found culpable no matter how highly place they may be in the society.
He however exonerate Mr president for any wrong doing, as he said Mr president has done what a responsible leader would have done particularly at the time of national pandemic such as the coronavirus.
“That is why we have the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and ICPC because the complains of the irregularities over the distributions of the items is to much.”
“80% of Nigeria are the less priveilage people who rely on daily income for a living , in such a sitution palliative is the directives of the government whenever there is pandemic such as this covid-19 pandemic , there should be lockdown.”
“The ideal behind it, is to prevent the further person to persons transmission of the virus .
You known that the president always say that if you don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill us as a country .”
“Corruption is still within the system, as it has not 100% liquidated the president has done his possible best .”
“I am assuring you that people are complaining bitterly the way and manner the palliatives are been distributed across the country.”
“It does not have anything to do with the president, is now the responsibility of the anti graft agencies like the(EFCC)and (ICPC) for them to investigate and arrest those behind the diversion of these items met for the poor in the society for their personal use and that of their cohort and bring to book any body found culpable.”
On the assessment of the APC’s achievement for the past five years the Buhari administration hold sway in power, the BCO Chairman said,
“Every responsible Nigeria knowns the situation of the country as at the time this administration came to power .
You look at covid-19 , you lmagine we have a leader that did not mobilise us back to the farm.”
“What of when we were relying on other countries for importation of foods and other essential commondities , we would have known the consequences.”
“Remember when Mr president assumed power in 2015, he brought agricultural revolution and mobilise everybody to go back to farm , he brought may agricultural programmes like the anchor borrower programme and many other agricultural programmes.
Now there is nobody in the country that can complain of food, this is one aspect we should give credit to the president .”
If you go back to memory lane, you go to Kaduna Porthcourt, Kano and other parts of the country, you will see projects going on.
I think within this five years of this present administration we have done well.
In term of fighting corruption , quality of governance the government has done well in changing the thinking of the citizens of nigeria.
He adviced the state governors to allowed the farmers free movement to enable them to go to their farm to avoid hunger.
“Without food there is no way we can survive the post Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world including Nigeria.
The truth is that if someone is having farm in another local government and is so established that the person is going to the farm, he should be allow to cross.
That is not even the instruction of Mr president , the president instruction is that Nigerians should work extra hard irrespective of your profession should go back to farm, the farming may not necessarly mean mechanise farming it could be small garden behind your residential house.
Alh.Passali debunked the allege accusations that APC is the brain behind the crisis currently rocking the people Democratic party(PDP),
” Anybody that think of that , has done disservice to politice.
The truth is that PDP we known , is a party in disarry and has die forever .
Anybody that still remain in PDP is only wasting his time as crisis will not allow them to have peace .”
“During the tenure of the former governor Joshua Darye, PDP was having not less than two factions in the state.
The same thing during the tenure of senator David Jang, PDP in the state was factionalised, so PDP is known for their persistence crisis .”
“PDP is a house build on disarry even what you are seen in this administration today is the misrule of PDP for 16years , the question of bad road, insecurity, corruption and abandoned projects and anything you can think of.”
“All I known is that Nigeria has already made up their mind to say no to PDP .
Even the few state they had managed to win in the last election, we shall take it back in the next election.”
He laud the decision of Mr President for granting autonomy to the legislature which he described as a welcome development.
“It is a welcome development because it has been persive in many quarters that the legislatures are the executive rubber stamp.
The is what will call it democracy and beauty of the separations of power.
You know that is what the president have been advocating for, the autonomy of the local government where their fund will be coming directly from federation account.

In fact, its a welcome development , we are progressive we believed on the principal of separations of power and it should be encourage.”

On the over sight funds of the legislature still running amidst lockdown,he said,
“If you look at the budget issue you will discover that the government is even looking for to source for funds to implement the 2020 budget.”

“This is a crisis that bedevilled the whole world including Nigeria, the whole world is at the verge of recession. Even in Nigeria we are trying, it is in Nigeria we are even trying to pay salaries.”

If you look at America now, demonstration has engulf the state as over 33 million people are presently at verge of loosen their jobs, not only America alone, but all over the world.

Even in Nigeria where some banks are trying to sack staff , the government said no, we are still paying salaries.

Kudos suppose to be giving to the government , because I have never seen where there is pandemic of this nature, and government is still ups and doing.

Even at the face of lockdown, must of the government projects are still ongoing across the country.
He adviced the government should be proactive, that is why the federal is gradually opening the economy of the country with strong directives of wearing face masks, washing of hands at regular interval and sanitazers.
So with the covid-19, you can see that the culture of Africa is gradually coming back.
When you touch anything, you wash your hands.
We can no longer wait for Covid-19 , we must go back to work and take all the precussions.
Even in Abuja , I was surprised that live is gradually coming to normal with everybody with his/her face mask on.
by Alexander Aleburu

 Herbal Fair : Dr Quadri Advocates For Herbal Treatment Amongst Men To Avoid Weak Erection.

By, giwa alex ,Jos
The Traditional Herbal medicine practitioners Dr.Quadri has advice men who are dieing in silence following their inability to satisfy their partner to find solution through his effective Herbal Medicine.
As he said majority of men are dieing in secretly because they have failed to perform their duty as man to their wife, the action is threatening the foundation of the relationship.
Dr.Quadiri a.k.a Baba Maibulala gave the advice to male folk in an interview with journalist in the on going Herbal Fair taking place at polo field in jos, plateau state.
Dr. Quadiri advocated that the federal government of Nigeria should include them in eradicating the deadly coronavirus ravaging the world by commending the former president Obasanjo vision of allowing them to form association.
Baba Kabiru who said, he hailed from Niger state of Nigeria disclosed that he inherited the traditional herbs from his late father who is Nupe man from Bida LGA of Bawuya compound.
Adding, that his mum hailed from Osun state south west nigeria ,Yoruba tribe ,I begin the knowledge of herbal medicine at the early life because I grew up in it and my father was a very powerful man in the area of herbs .
He further add that his father and mother who couldn’t bear children later bear children following the treatment from my father and they both migrated to Lagos state.
According to him, I advise that federal government of Nigeria should involve our herbal doctors in finding solutions to our local diseases here in Africa rather than looking for orthodox treatment outside the shore of Nigeria
.
Quadri employed Nigeria government to promote made in Nigeria products especially some notable herbal men like Dr Suleiman the renounce herbal Doctor who have treatment call ,”yem Kum “local leaf that treat different infection diseases .
He stressed that he spent almost 20 years coming to plateau state to participate in herbal trade fair and he hasn’t change his name because of the type of herbs treatment given to people and they instantly received healing.
Dr Quadri commended Governor Simon Lalong for his accommodative nature for promoting tourism, herbal treatment asking God almighty Allah to catapult him to be the next president of Nigeria.
He also thanked rtd Former President Yakubu Gowon for keeping Nigeria one and obasanjo who have help to modernized traditional herbal medicine we applause his contribution to the progress and development of the African herbs .
Baba said that the African tradition is very important to the entire world, speaking on pandemic ,he refused to accept that the disease is deadly saying just one leaf, he can treat it.
We are calling on the world leaders to turn to the use of herbs treatment for them to achieve total success.
“I have a leaf when administered on a sick person it will eradic

at

e the symptoms”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Congratulates Ahmed Wase At 56 

By, giwa alex, jos

The Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase on the occasion of his 56th birthday.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 1st June, 2020 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.

Governor Lalong described the Deputy Speaker as one of the dedicated, loyal and patriotic sons of Plateau State who continues to serve the State and the nation with integrity and excellence.

Lalong further said “The Rt. Hon. Ahmed Wase is a consummate politician and a reliable ally who puts the interest of his people above personal gains.”

He stressed that the Deputy Speaker has used his influence to promote the cause of Plateau State by putting up strong arguments and lobbying for the good of the State at the National Assembly”.

Lalong however recalled that only recently, the Deputy Speaker led a delegation of all elected National Assembly members from Plateau State who donated some money to the Plateau State COVID-19 Endowment Fund as well as personally donated palliatives to the State and many people in his constituency.

The Governor also appreciated the Deputy Speaker for supporting the programmes and projects of the Rescue Administration in Plateau State as well as personally executing constituency projects that have touched the lives of the people positively.

Lalong use the press statement to wishing the Rt. Hon. Wase many more years of peace, good health and progress,and urged him to continue to remain humble, loyal and selfless, while maintaining the good name he has cultivated over the years.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Felicitates With Bello Masari At 70

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors, under the auspacies of “The Northern Governors Forum” has felicitate with with Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari as he turned 70 on Friday 29th May 2020.

Chairman of the Forum, who double as the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a felicitation message signed by his director of press and public affairs, Dr.Makut Macham dated 28th May, 2020, described Governor Masari as an accomplished politician who has continued to serve Nigeria with all the energy, passion and zeal in him.

Governor Lalong recalls that the Katsina State Governor remains a repository of wisdom and institutional memory for the Forum, especially on matters that relate to the legislature because of his antecedents having served for many years as a legislator and rising to become Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2003-2007.

Lalong said

“We are very happy to be associated with this humane, simple, and principled gentleman who exudes dignity, humility and all-inclusiveness in his approach to all National issues.

He further said that Masari is a uniting factor and a symbol of unity within the Northern Governors Forum and Nigeria as a whole.

Governor Lalong urge the Governor to continue use his wealth of experience and wide contacts in promoting the unity peace and progress of Nigeria and the consolidation of democracy in the country.

The Northern Governors Forum prayed that the almighty God will grant him more years of sound health, divine protection and favour as he continues to serve the people of Katsina State and Nigeria in general.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Mourns The Death Of Former NNPC GMD Maikanti Baru

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Northern Governors, under the auspices of “The Northern Governors Forum” says it is shocked and distressed by the news of the death of the former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a message of condolence signed by the director of press and public affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Macham dated 30th May, 2020, and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state, described the sudden death of Dr. Baru as a very big loss to the nation.

Lalong said

“The late Maikanti Baru was a thorough bred professional who distinguished himself in his career where he contributed immensely to the growth and development of the oil and gas industry.

He said Baru championed the implementation of reforms that left the sector more responsive to the energy needs of Nigerians especially as it relates to the supply and appropriate pricing of petroleum products”.

Governor Lalong also recalled the role the former NNPC GMD played in the exploration of crude oil in other parts of Nigeria, particularly the Northern region which only recently found oil and gas in commercial quantity that is awaiting further exploitation.

Lalong however conveyed the heartfelt sympathies of the Forum to the family of the deceased, the people and Government of Bauchi State, the NNPC, as well as friends and associates of the late Dr. Baru.

He prays that the almighty Allah will receive the soul of the deceased, forgive his sins, grant him eternal rest, as well comfort all who mourn him.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Assures Nigeria Children Bright Future, As They Celebrates Children Day

By, giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong has assured the children in Nigeria a brighter future as

they celebrate Childrens Day which is normally celebrated every 27th May.

Governor Lalong who double as the Chairman Northern Governors Forum in a special message , described children as the hope of Nigeria who deserve all the love and care available to prepare them for the future as they grow to take over the responsibility of leadership.
Governor Lalong’s message to the children dated 27th May, 2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Dr. Makut Macham and made available to the press in jos, plateau state capital.
The governor said,
“Though this year’s children’s day is being marked in a low key manner owing to the Corona virus pandemic, the significance of the Children’s Day cannot be lost because they remain the heartbeat of our society and hold the key to our future, we must therefore continue to invest in their education, health and psychological development so as to prepare them for the task ahead”.
He said his Rescue Administration has continued to provide a better environment for Plateau Children by improving the quality of education and healthcare, as well as protecting them against all forms of abuse.
He also further add that the Government decided to put in place online, radio and television lessons to help children keep up with learning despite the closure of schools occasion by be COVID-19 pandemic.
Lalong however used the occasion to assure Nigerians Childern that the decision to remove all Amajiri children from the streets and return them to their parents is borne out of the need to safeguard their future by integrating them back into the society where they can access good and qualitative education and proper care.
by Alexander Aleburu

Obasanjo, Babangida, Tinubu, Adeboye, Atiku Will Answer God For Supporting Buhari In 2015 – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi-Fani-Kayode, has lambasted Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Pastor Adeboye Ibrahim Babangida and T.Y Danjuma for helping President Muhammadu Buhari to become Nigeria’s President in 2015.

In a statement made available to Igbere TV on Sunday, Fani-Kayode noted that these are the leaders that destroyed Nigeria.

Fani-Kayode further said that due to their poor judgement hundreds of thousands have been killed in the last 4 years and so many lives and families have been decimated and destroyed.

According to him, the blood of these innocent souls and victims screams from the earth and is crying to God in Heaven for vengeance.

The statement reads,

“I am conversant with much of world history yet I have NEVER read or heard of a people that are more comfortable with tyranny and bondage and pleased with poverty and suffering than Nigerians.”

“Push a Nigerian to the wall and rather than fight back he will dig a hole into it to escape.”

“Consider Gen. T.Y. Danjuma. He still can’t find the balls to speak the truth and reveal all yet he is complaining about others! He more than any other helped put the north in power on July 29th 1966. He also supported Buhari in 2015.”

“Someone please tell him that Nigerians have already lost their sleep and that he should speak up NOW & free us from the bondage that he helped put us in.”

“Obasanjo, Danjuma, Babangida, Tinubu, Adeboye, Atiku and all the others that helped put Buhari in power in 2015 and destroy Nigeria will answer to God for what they did.”

“Due to their poor judgement hundreds of thousands have been killed in the last 4 years and so many lives and families have been decimated and destroyed. The blood of these innocent souls and victims screams from the earth and is crying to God in Heaven for vengeance.”

“We must be bold enough to speak the truth and the truth is that Buhari is not our only problem but all those who colluded with him and conspired to put him in power in 2015.”

“We warned them over and over again yet they refused to listen, insulted us, ridiculed our concerns and fears and stubbornly and blindly insisted on putting a beast in power. Now they are ALL complaining!”

“As a people Nigerians have nothing to lose anymore. We have lost it all already but we just don’t know it or want to accept it!”

“Our nation, our freedom, our pride, our dignity, our honor and our self-esteem: all gone! The only thing that we have left to fear is fear itself and death: yet to die is Christ and to live is gain! “

“I urge my people to shed their FEARS and to find the courage to stand up and speak truth to power! I urge them to be the men and women that they were destined to be and not to accept that tyranny of tyrants or to be part of a colony of slaves.”

“It is time to make a choice between freedom and servitude. It is time to choose between light and darkness. I have made that choice and I urge you to join me: I would rather live free for a short period of time and make a difference than live a slave for one thousand years!”

Season’s Greetings From All Of Us At Igbere TV. Africa’s No1 Community TV.

by Alexander Aleburu

COVID-19: We’ll continue with hydroxychloroquine trial for patients – NAFDAC

Our Reporter, jos

Mojisola Adeyeye, the director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has said that Nigeria will continue with hydroxychloroquine trials for the treatment of COVID-19.

The statement by Adeyeye came after the World Health Organisation ordered the trial to be stopped throughout the globe.

However, the NAFDAC boss said that the pill has proven strong enough to cure coronavirus at its emergent stage, according to data released by the agency, TVC reports.

Adeyeye said: “There is data to prove that hydroxychloroquine worked for many COVID-19 patients. Therefore, we would continue our own clinical trials in Nigeria.

“Hydroxychloroquine has been proved to work at a mild stage. So the potency depends on the severity of the disease in the patient’s body.”

by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Crisis Is A Case Of “Things Fall Apart” The Centre Can No Longer Hold——-APC Sec

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Alh Bashir Musan-Sati has numerate issues why the People Democratic Party, PDP, crises still escalated across the country despite ruling for 16 years by heralding politics of selfish agenda, promoting tribal, religion affiliation.

In his interview with journalists at his home opposition Jos North Local Government Council secretariat on Sunday in Jos, Musan-Sati said this year 2020 Ramadah came as the most challenging period when corona virius is rampaging the entire continent including Nigeria, as we are going into Ramadah period we hope and pray that most of the problems will be sumountable.

“We are praying for the country , state , local government and of course ourselves .But as for the challenges, people where lockdown in their various houses not allow to go out for

their daily business where they earn their daily living. This time is also wonderful period because it gives us the the opportunity to stay close to our family and remained indoor to pray and rededicated ourselves to Almighty Allah Particularly on the happening (Covid-19)”.

“We find ourselves in a period we look up to God in prayer without looking any other place else , we pray that our prayer will be answer”,he added.

Barr. Bashir pointed out that globally, the world is facing economic hardship and Nigeria can’t be an expetion, I want to believe this challenges will not be there permanently , in fact is after the corona virus the people we began to tighten their belt .

Adding, “I so much believe that before corona virus, there was no opportunity, which I so much believe that after this period opportunity may avail itself where the means of satisfying them may not be there”.

“We just pray and hope that the corona virus go first and let work towards what may follow, there is no hardship that last forever , with time what we are facing now will definiatly fade away”,he noted.

He lamented that, “Our prayer is that God should save us from this monster call corona virus , so we most pray to get the live first , because if there is no live , there would not be struggle to live , ones we are able to get it along the line, every other things would take shape”.

We are praying that those whose their economic are in shamble , and with the little we have and where ever we are, we are determine as people and still remain strong for better future for Nigeria.

Answering questions that the opposition party in the state (PDP)are against themselves in the state, there is insinuation that the crisis is the handiwork of the ruling party (APC)in the state, how true is that?

According to musan-sati, this is a blatant lie ,
I think this is coming from people who didn’t known the political terrain in the state, if you look at the whole issue , People Democratic Party (PDP)is having crisis from the National level , state , local government and down to wards.

He disclosed that, this is the case of “Things Fall Apart” and the centre can no longer hold.

That is just the problem in PDP and on body need to tell PDP to go and fight or come to reconcilation .There is nothing you brought on falsehold , there is no way you can correct it and have solid foundation, before now, the people Democratic Party (PDP)has been in shamble , I don’t see how they can stand.

Our prayer is for them to go and sort out themselves, we ll not pray that they should continue to be having problems , we want to have vibrant opposition to always point where we are going wrong.

When we are not having strong opposition, we are not even comfortable , it make us believe in win!win!!.we want somebody who can challenge us as ruling party , and by challenging , it will be making us be more strong , vibrant and revigorated, ones we are challenge , we ll be able to know where we going wrong and to be corrected.

Last week I read in a media that senator Beni Lar , member representing Lantang in the House of Representative camp and that of the camp of Senator JT Usani are fighting against themselves which is quit unfortunate .

If ever being the same family , they have a rethink and come together do have themselves reunited again if they decide to do it that way, fine and good , but it is the other way round, we allow them to be what they want to be.

There is freedom of association as in our constitution, we don’t have to come and sponsor crisis in PDP because we believed that the state is for all of us .

If the PDP are in crisis , we can’t rule out that fact that crisis may escalate to affect innocent people in the state.

Therefore , is not our prayer that anybody, anywhere and anyhow should have problem, we pray for party member to come together for better understanding.

If the problem of their party is irreconcilable, they can as well as continue like that, there is nothing the APC as a party can do about it.

Let me make it clear , you must be understood that where there is fraud and deceit , no matter how far you have gone, you must come back to reality.

Where there is party primaries, you then think you can manipulate , impose and shortchange people , definatly, there will come a day you account for your action.

This is democracy , in imbibing the tenant of democracy, you allow people to have freedom of association , speak within the comfires of the law and allow where you want them to be directed, is not when somebody will seat at the comfort of his sitting room and dictates how things should be down in the party probably because he is a money bag, it has not happened anywhere.

And again it required consensus, people should come together, talk their mind and take their proper direction .

If you think you are wise , and have a lot of money, how long will that last?

My advice therefore is that they should play the game according to the rule, in clear form, as much as they play clean game.

what is your call to the people of the state

“My message is that people should understand that it is a hard time , people should take it easy, very soon, things we come to shape.”

Very soon , this matter will be matter of the past , we are praying for quick , fast, free recovery of the economy, and those who have lost their family, we pray God to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost.

We should begin to understand that Covid-19 is real no two way about it.

Even the “Doubting Thomas” are beginning to understand that Covid -19 is real .

And it has begin to claim lives here in jos North LG as we now have Fourty- Six(46)confirmed cases in the area , so people should now know that the pandemic is real and people should try and be careful.

They should follow dedicatedly the simple guidelines given by (NCDC).

However, no matter how careful , if God has destiny that you are going to die , you are going to die , Death is inevitable end that would come when it will come .

Our advice and prayer is we most be careful and avoid reckless live, they should not take things for granted.

The economy is badly affected by covid -19 pandemic which is very obvious , but those who are well to do , should be up and doing in assisting one another that is the main message of fasting period, if I have problem extend helping hands to your neighbour so that their suffering could reduce significantly.

Is not that you have, you only have it to yourself and your family alone.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State National Assembly Caucus Donates To Covid-19 Fund. 

By, giwa alex, jos
The members of the National Assembly Caucus from plateau has donate to Covid fund of the state occasioned by the ravaging corona virus in the whole world including Nigeria .
As they praise governor Bako Lalong for the step taken to curtil the spread of the pandemic in the state particularly the blockage of the state boarder with state with high cases of the pandemic.
The Caucus commendation is contained in a press statement dated 25th May, 2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor of plateau state, Dr.Makut Macham and made available to this media in jos , plateau state capital.
The released read in part,
In what could be described as “putting aside political differences” for the progress of Plateau State, members of the National Assembly Caucus from the State were at the Government House, Rayfield in Jos to present their donation to Governor Simon Bako Lalong towards the fight against COVID-19.
The delegation which was led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Idris Maje, donated an undisclosed sum of money to the Plateau State COVID-19 Trust Fund so as to assist Government deal with the pandemic.
The Deputy Speaker said the donation was in appreciation of the measures taken by the State Government so far in dealing with the pandemic through several measures.
He said “We have noted with delight some of the major steps you have taken to curtail the disease especially by restricting movements which has done a lot to limit the spread of the pandemic. We have seen you deploy technology in the borders to enforce the movement of people which largely limited importation of the disease”.
They asked the Governor to continue his initiatives which are aimed at saving the lives of the people and making sure Corona virus is defeated in Plateau State.
Governor Lalong who expressed appreciation for the gesture of the National Assembly Plateau Caucus said the donation again shows their patriotism and unity towards the progress of Plateau State.
Lalong said “Your presence here is a show of unity and solidarity for the good of our people. I have keenly followed what you have been doing individually for your constituents and other vulnerable people in the State.
Nevertheless, you have deemed it necessary to contribute to the State COVID-19 Trust Fund. We are very grateful”.
He used the opportunity to also commend them for putting the interest of Plateau State high on the agenda of the National Assembly which has attracted a lot of goodwill from the Federal Government to the State.
He also appreciated them for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari by passing quality legislations for the development of the country.
Lalong also used the opportunity to speak on the profiling and transfer of Almajiri children to their States of origin where he explained that the decision was taken by the entire Northern Governors in order to protect the children who were abandoned and became at risk of contacting COVID-19 and even spreading it.
He said “Although many are trying to politicise the matter, I can assure you that it is the best decision we have taken in the interest of these Almajiri children who for years have been suffering and left at the mercy of the streets. You will recall that the President’s wife, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari convened a summit at the Villa which was attended by the President, Sultan, Governors from the North and religious leaders.
The decision was to stop the Almajiri system completely and we believe that we have the best chance to do so in order to improve the lives of these children and give them proper education and care”.
The Governor therefore appealed to the legislators to continue to support the Government in ensuring that the program succeeds despite the misinformation and improper tagging of economic migrants to the other parts of the country as “Almajiris” which he described as most unfortunate and improper.
The Governor in company of the National Assembly members later took possession of an ambulance, 2 ventilators, 10,000 surgical masks and other accessories donated to the State by NNPC/IPPG initiative.
by Alexander Aleburu

Lalong Greets Muslims Ummah On Eid-El-Fitr Celebration, Urges More Prayers For Plateau State And Nigeria

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako of plateau state and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, has rejoiced with Muslims in the state as they mark another Eid-el-Fitr under unusual conditions occasioned by the Corona virus pandemic.
Lalong who congratulated them for successfully undertaking and concluding the Ramadan Fast – thereby fulfilling a very significant injunction of the Islamic Faith, said the period calls for solemn celebrations.
The governor’s congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 23rd May, 2020, signed by the Director of press and public affair to the governor governor Dr. Makut Macham and made available to this medium said,

“While this year’s Eid-el-Fitr may be celebrated in solemnity and privacy of your homes, the occasion nonetheless presents the opportunity for our Muslim brothers and sisters to reflect on the spiritual benefits accruing from their fasting and prayers, and apply it to their lifestyle for a better society where there is love, peace and tranquility”.
Governor Lalong said the challenges of COVID-19 will remain with us for a long time to come and that is where we shall need lifestyles that are commensurate with the teachings of our faiths as people and Governments work together to assist one another to build a better society.
He appealed to Muslims to continue to cooperate with Government by observing all regulations put in place to curb the spread of Corona Virus by observing social distancing, use of face masks, constantly washing hands and applying sanitizers, avoiding large gatherings and staying at home – particularly now that Plateau State is witnessing community transmission in some areas.
Governor lalong also enjoined Muslims Ummah in the state to reach out to less privileged members of the society and people of other faiths as a way of enhancing bonds of friendship and brotherhood that promotes tolerance, peace and solidarity.
While wishing all Nigerian Muslims Eid Mubarak, Lalong asked them to continue to intensify prayers for the peace and progress of Plateau State and for God to stop the Corona Virus pandemic which has interrupted lifestyles, freedoms and economic prosperity.
by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State Government Inaugurates Community Policing Advisory Committee. 

By, giwa alex, jos

To tackle crime through a bottom-top approach the plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee.

The Committee which was earlier set up by the Federal Government through the Inspector General of Police is to begin the process of implementing Community Policing in plateau State North central Nigeria.

Inaugurating the Committee,which is held at the Government House Little Ray Field 22nd May, 2020 in jos, plateau state, Governor Simon Lalong said Plateau State has longed for the implementation of the Community Policing initiative in order to fight crime and criminality.

“This he said is a welcome development for us as a State because we have since realised that the best way to guarantee the security of our people is by embracing a bottom up approach which emphasizes early warning, intelligence gathering and crime prevention.

His further stressed that with a grassroots and people driven approach such as Community Policing, we are more likely to identify and fish out criminals, thereby saving the citizens from the agony associated with loss of lives and properties”.

The Committee has CP Edward Egbuka, Plateau State Commissioner of Police as Chairman and His Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Gbong Gwom Jos & Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs – Co-Chairman.

The Governor however charged the Committee which is the highest custodian of Community Policing in the State to be focused and resolute in carrying out this assignment by shunning every distraction that could arise from religious, ethnic or political pressures.

Lalong said the Government and people of Plateau State will also be looking up to the Committee to act in the best interest of peace and security of all.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lawal Shehu said the concept of Community Policing is to ensure that the people are involved in security affairs with more emphasis on intelligence and information gathering.

The police further said the special constables to be recruited will be people of good standing in society who are gainfully engaged with good record within the community.

“He said they are not to take over from the police, but to collaborate with the police under their supervision and as such, they will be thoroughly screened to ensure that criminals are not involved. “

Co-Chairman of the Committee, Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba assured that they will be focused and resolute in carrying out their assignment by shunning every distraction that could arise from religious, ethnic or political pressures.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police for their commitment to ensuring that policing is enhanced in line with the Federal system and constitutional provision that Governors are Chief Security Officers of their States.

Members of the the Plateau State Community Policing Advisory Committee are drawn from a wide spectrum of society.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Appreciate President Buhari For Drafting Securities To The Region To Combat Insurgency

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspices of the”Northern Governors Forum” has appriciate president Mohammadu Buhari for drafting more security personnels to the region to combat insurgency and other insecurity in the region.

As appreciable progress has be made in the transferred Almajiris to other States and also received their citizens without any problem.

They resolved to continue with the exercise by strictly following laid down protocols for profiling, quarantining, testing, transportation, handing and taking over as well as reintegration.

The Northern governors forum made the appreciation

during the

Forum 4th teleconference meeting on held on Wednesday 20th May 2020, to review the region’s COVID-19 response, and deliberate on other matters relating to its progress and development.

The meeting presided over by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, the Forum acknowledged and appreciated the intervention of the Federal Government following their request to President Muhammadu Buhari for the deployment of more security personnel to the region to tackle banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and other crimes which are threatening livelihoods and preventing farmers from going to their farms.

On the profiling and evacuation of Almajiris, the Forum noted that so far, there has been

appreciable progress as many States have transferred Almajiris to other States and also received their citizens without any problem.

They resolved to continue with the exercise by strictly following laid down protocols for profiling, quarantining, testing, transportation, handing and taking over as well as reintegration.

The Governors also maintained their earlier decision to purchase COVID-19 Mobile Testing Vans which have already been ordered to boost testing of more citizens especially in the rural areas.

On enforcing closure of inter-state boundary roads, the Northern Governors again expressed disappointment that despite several measures taken, including Presidential orders, there are still violations where people move from one State to another through compromise and use of illegal routes.

They vowed to continue to take further measures to protect their people including the deployment of members of their cabinets and civil servants where necessary.

The Forum resolved to continue their appeal to the Federal Government for support to deal with the Corona Virus Pandemic, as the Northern Region now has about 54% of the national cases and 70 percent of new infections.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Government Bans Prayer At Eid Ground During 2020 Eid-el-Ftr-Celebration

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the rising cases of Covid-19 in plateau state currently ravaging the continent, the state has banned the 2020 Eid prayer celebration that hitherto attract uncountable numbers of Muslim faithfuls.
This is the resolutions reached at the Plateau State Security Council meeting presided over by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong.
The ban of Eid prayer is contain in a press statement dated 21st May, 2020 signed by the commissioner of information and communication Dan Manjang and present to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.
The press message read thus:
” That all Eid praying grounds across the State shall be closed to all worshippers, this is inline with existing ban on all large public gatherings in tandem with the directive of the President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs His Eminence, Sultan Mohammed Abubakar that all muslims should suspend congregational Eid Prayers and pray at home”.
“Where prayers are observed in mosques, they should abide by the regulations for not more than 50 persons, hand washing, use of sanitizers and social distancing.”
That operation of Tricycle a.k.a Keke Napep have been banned form Sunday 24, May 2020.
“In line with existing Government Orders, all recreational centres across the State shall remain closed as security agencies have been directed to enforce the above restrictions.”
Governor Simon Lalong however appeals to all citizens to adhere to these regulations and continue to take every personal precaution towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.
He urges them to note that at the moment, the State is witnessing more infections as a result of community spread which can be worsened by large congregation of people.
The Governor wishes all Muslim faithfuls in the State a happy Eid-el-Ftr, and calls on them to use the period to pray for God to intervene and stop the pandemic.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Commiserate With Sheik Lemu Over The Demise Of His Eldest Son.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspices of the Northern Governors Forum has commiserate with sheik lemu over the passing away of his eldest son.

Chairman of the Forum who double as the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has on behalf of the Forum expressed condolences to Sheik Ahmed Lemu, over the death of Abubakar Shehu Lemu, his eldest son.

The condolence message is contained on a press release dated 20th, May, 2020 and signed by the Director Of Press and public affair to the governor Dr.Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state.

The condolence message to the revered Islamic Scholar and members of his family, Governor Lalong described the death of the late Abubakar, as a great loss to the family, Niger State and the Nation.

He said “Late Abubakar, a retired Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, distinguished himself in serving the country meritoriously within and outside the country, and also impacting the lives of people particularly at the community level.

The Northern Governors Forum Chairman also noted that although the death of Late Abubakar remains painful, it has to be accepted as the wish of Allah who is his maker and decided to take him, having fulfilled his purpose on earth.

He prayed Allah (SWT) to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family, noting that Late Abubakar will continue to be remembered for his humility, tolerance, generosity and service to humanity.

by Alexander Aleburu

Govt.Wike  Raises Alarm As Plan By President Buhari  to Declare State of Emergency’ in Rivers State Unraveled

By, Our Reporter
Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike has cried out over alleged plans to cause a breakdown of law and order, in order to declare a state of emergency in the state amidst the Coronavirus crisis.
Wike, in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Wednesday by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the plans were being hatched by some citizens of the state who reside in Abuja.
“These persons whose attempts to declare State of Emergency in the State since 2015 have never succeeded because of God’s intervention, he said.
“They did everything within their powers to ensure that the 2019 Governorship Election results were not announced but also failed.”
Governor Wike said those allegedly behind the move plan to use the COVID-19 pandemic in the state as cover ups, in order to hijack power ahead the 2023 polls.
“As the build up for the 2023 elections and jostle for Presidential and Vice-Presidential tickets is gathering momentum, they want to use COVID-19 to create a crisis as if the State is at war with the Federal Government.
“They have decided to create unnecessary tension as if indigenes of Ahoada, Eleme and Port Harcourt are fighting with Northerners not to carry out their legitimate businesses.
“People forget history quickly. Since 2015, there have farmers/herdsmen clashes in Nasarrawa, Plateau, Taraba, Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Yobe and Bornu States.”
The Rivers Governor wondered whether his state was at war with the federal government, saying he had only prevented the influx of Almajiri into Rivers.
”Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, States like Enugu, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Kaduna States have been intercepting lorries carrying human beings instead of foodstuffs.
“This is the same thing that the Rivers State Government is doing to protect the State from COVID-19. “
“Bandits have been killing innocent people in Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States and indigenes of these States no matter their political differences are working together to protect their States.
“But here in Rivers State, instead of supporting our efforts, these Abuja politicians are busy looking for a State of Emergency because they want to acquire power.”
Insisting that his state was never at war with anybody or any constituted authority, Governor Wike said Rivers is only waging the war against COVID-19.
“We are alarmed at these hideous plots against our State. Rivers State has never fought a war with strangers or neighbours.
“Our fight against COVID-19 is to protect the lives of everyone living and doing business in the State.
“We are aware that some shameless politicians are playing politics with COVID-19.
“No wonder one of the respected chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had to expose their plan to use COVID-19 to launch into the politics of the State.
“This is what we see in the lives of ungodly, dangerous and power hungry people who claim to love the State.”
The Governor alleged that huge sums of money have been voted by the ‘Abuja politicians’ to entice and recruit “gullible persons” to carry out their plans, calling on the people to resist such move.
“After their clandestine meetings they have voted huge sums of money to entice and recruit gullible persons to carry out their plan.
“All patriotic Rivers State indigenes are hereby placed on alert to resist the devilish plans of these unpatriotic elements who connive with enemies of the State to cause confusion.
“As a State, we have always defeated these sadists and with God on our side, we shall overcome them,” Governor Wike added.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Inaugurate Research Team On Corona Virus And Other Infectious Diseases.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated a Special Committee for Research on Corona Virus and other Infectious Diseases in Plateau State.

At the inauguration of the team at the Government House in Rayfield, the Governor said although the State has had to deal with many infectious diseases in the past, it has not been confronted with anything like the Corona Virus Pandemic in recent history.

He said” Indeed, our generation is facing perhaps one of its most difficult times, Clearly, COVID-19 has reminded us of the need to be proactive in not only upgrading our medical facilities and improving manpower, but also working ahead to develop preventive and curative capacity for infectious diseases”.

Governor Lalong charged the members who comprise of researchers from various tertiary institutions within the State, to work hard in utilizing the human and material resources available in Plateau State that are capable of giving solutions for the treatment of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 that State and Nation is dealing with today.

“It is a known fact that Plateau State is endowed with herbal and medicinal products that could be harnessed towards building our capacity to withstand the threat of diseases such as the Corona Virus if, and when they spring up. “

“Therefore, we must not only look inwards to find a solution to the current COVID-19 challenge, but also use today’s experience to prepare for the future in order to avoid panic and desperation”.

Governor Lalong charged them to be diligent in carrying out this special assignment, and to have at the back of your minds that at the long run, all efforts should lead us towards establishing a modern infectious diseases hospital in Plateau State.”

The Committee’s Terms of Reference include:

To Search for conventional and/or alternative drugs for the treatment and cure of the Corona virus, design treatment protocols for the treatment of the virus and conduct clinical trials on the candidate drugs.

Other term of reference according to the release, design control mechanism for the spread of the virus and any other design that will curtail the pandemic and subsequent diseases.

The Committee has one week to present a proposal to Government. Within three weeks, Government will be expecting a draft of research prospects, while fortnightly; a progress report should be submitted.

Members of the Committee is as follows:

Prof Noel N. Wannang- Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unijos –Lead Researcher, Prof Jacob A. Kolawole – Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Unijos, Dr Falang Kakjing – Pharmacology Dept. Unijos and Prof James Damen – Medical Lab Science, Unijos.

Other members of the research terms are, Dr Yusuf Agabi – Virology Unit, Dept of Microbiology, Unijos

Dr Richard J Kutshik – Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Unijos, Dr Bukar Bukata – Pharmacology, Unijos, Dr Ajima Ukpe – Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Unijos, Dr Ken Amagon – Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unijos, Dr Longdet I. Yohanna – Biochemistry, Unijos.

Other members of the committee include representative of the Plateau State Ministry of Health, Representative from the Infectious Unit of Medicine Department, JUTH and Representative from Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Has Close down Faringada Market,  As He Reviews Lockdown.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has ordered an express closure of the popular Faringada market located in jos North local government of the state following fragrant violation of “Social Distancing ” directives measure in the preventing “Corona virus pandemic currently ravaging the world by the government.

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As the governor said the market will be shut down until the trader unions and the Management of Jos North Local Government come up with an acceptable model for regulation that poses no risk to public health and safety.

Governor disclosed the closure of popular market which mostly deals on varieties of vegetables during broadcast on the update of total lockdown occasion by Covid-19 pandemic held 17th May, 2020, at the Old Government House in Jos, Plateau state.

The governor further add that with effect from 17th May 2020, the total lockdown will resume from midnight of every Sunday and be relaxed on Wednesdays 12 midnight as against the former Thursday following the complain of the citizens of the the state.

This he stressed will henceforth be the pattern until further review, in order words, the total lockdown is relaxed on

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; while Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays remain totally locked down.

The Governor’s speech reads:

“Fellow compatriots, I address you again in continuation of our collective fight against the Corona Virus disease commonly referred to as COVID-19.”

“In my last address of April 30th 2020, I indicated that we shall continue to observe the total lockdown from Midnight of Thursday to Midnight of Sundays throughout the State.”

“In addition to other measures taken earlier, I also informed you that we shall continue to restrict inter-Local Government movements to further curtail the spread of the disease which was first recorded in the State on 23rd April 2020. “

“Since then, the State has recorded more cases of COVID-19 that rose to 33. This necessitated us redoubling our efforts to checkmate community spread by aggressively conducting contact tracing, isolating suspected contacts, and treating the infected.”

“As at today, we have successfully treated and discharged 10 infected persons including the index case who have all been reunited with their families. The other 22 infected persons are still undergoing treatment and in stable condition. Sadly, one suspect whose sample was taken died yesterday before his result was returned positive.”

“We have continued to quarantine suspected persons that come in from other States at our designated facilities to ascertain their status over the mandatory period of 14 days. As at today, we have 255 persons in our various quarantine centres.

“At this point, I must appreciate the support and cooperation that most citizens have demonstrated during this trying moment. The level of compliance has been appreciative, despite the inconveniences that this pandemic has exposed us all to.”

“However, the major challenge we have continued to face is the breaches at our State boundaries where people continue to violate the closure order through compromise or resort to illegal routes.”

“This has exposed the State to more dangers of COVID-19, as virtually all the cases we have recorded, originated from other States and were imported by people who defied our directives and entered the State at all costs. This is indeed sad.”

“During my visit to our State boundaries at Forest- Hawan Kibo; Ganawuri-Manchok; and Jingre-Saminaka, I again warned that those compromising our collective security will not be allowed to prevail as Government was more than ever determined to put an end to the flagrant disregard for directives.”

” Fellow citizens, as a Government that is people driven and desirous of carrying everyone along, we have noted the concerns raised in respect of the need to have more room for people to secure services such as banking which were limited because of the existing lockdown schedule.”

“In order to address these concerns and further strengthen our efforts at combating COVID-19, governor lalong said he has reviewed some of the guidelines with the following decisions:

“With effect from 17th May 2020, the total lockdown will resume from midnight of every Sunday and be relaxed on Wednesdays 12 midnight.”

This he stressed will henceforth be the pattern until further review, in order words, the total lockdown is relaxed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; while Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays remain totally locked down.”

“Restriction on all inter-local Government movements shall continue to apply except for those on essential services as earlier enumerated.”

The governor further reiterate the use of facemasks in public places remains compulsory, and anyone found not using one outside his home would be arrested and charged to the mobile court.

To ensure better enforcement and compliance, Government will henceforth enroll some of its civil servants for the exercise and direct the Head of Service to immediately deploy civil servants from grade levels 10-14 to various points across the State.

He charged the Local Government Chairmen to also replicate same in their domains to ensure effective coverage of the entire State.

“The ban on all illegal markets such as the Sunday markets on Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and its environs shall remain in place indefinitely, while Social joints, Nightclubs, drinking parlours are to remain closed.

“The Faringada Market continues to defy all guidelines for social distancing and sanitation, and poses potent threat to our efforts to defeat COVID-19. “

“Therefore, the market will be shut down until the trader unions and the Management of Jos North Local Government come up with an acceptable model for regulation that poses no risk to public health and safety.”

“Religious gatherings shall continue to have not more than 50 persons, while social distancing, hygiene and sanitation regulations shall continue to apply.”

All these decisions are without prejudice to the overnight curfew instituted by the Federal Government from 8pm to 6am.

As he said he not unaware of the pain and hardship the present situation of Covid -19 pandemic has cause the citizens of the state, as against this backdrops,

“Fellow compatriots, the Government remains fully aware of the collective hardship that this situation has brought upon us all particularly the most vulnerable. Already, the distribution of palliatives to this category of people has continued throughout the State.”

“In the coming weeks, more palliatives from the Federal Government and the private sector donor initiative, Covid-19, shall be received to boost the efforts of the State Government.”

Governor Lalong used the medium to thank the various individuals and corporate organisations that have contributed to the Plateau COVID-19 Trust Fund both in kind and in cash, as we have realised almost 100 million naira in donations and I re-assure you that we shall deploy it transparently.

“In particular, I wish to appreciate the Speaker and Honourable Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly for donating 50 percent of their May salaries to the COVID-19 Trust Fund, the Chairman and Members of the Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emirs also donated food items to the fund. We are very grateful.

“On the profiling and return of Almajiris children, which commenced on 26th April 2020, we have made a lot of progress. So far, we have returned a total of 601 Almajiris to their States of origin to be tested, reunited with their families and properly cared for. The States include Kaduna (38), Bauchi (419), Kano (92), Jigawa (47), Gombe (5), “

“We have also received (119) Almajiris from other States. We received (108) from Nasarawa State and (11) from Gombe State, who have been profiled, and tested. Out of this number, only one (1) tested positive to COVID-19 and is receiving treatment in one of the isolation facilities. The rest have been reunited with their families.

“Within the State, we have profiled 36 Almajiris who are indigenes of Plateau State and have been tested and returned them to their families. 25 are from Quan-Pan, while 11 are from Wase Local Government Areas.”

“Let me again stress that the decision to carry out this evacuation was a collective one taken by Governors of the 19 Northern States during the meeting of the Northern Governors Forum in order to guarantee the safety of these children who were exposed to many dangers, including COVID-19.

“It is disheartening that this noble and bold decision is being politicized by a few people who although claim to abhor the Almajiri system, choose for reasons best known to them to play to the gallery by pretending to be fighting for the human rights of these children.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Northern Governors are collectively committed to ensuring that all the Almajiri children returned to their States are profiled and tested for COVID-19 and other illnesses. Those who are positive are treated before being reunited with their families. At the end of the day, all Almajiris will be integrated into the society seamlessly.”

“Additionally, their education and well-being will be handled by their States, which will bring to an end to the infamous Almajiri system, which has become a social challenge. We again appeal for the understanding and support of all stakeholders. Happily, reports from all the States show that the children are excited to go back home to the warm embrace of their families.”

On a sad note, I wish to register my deep personal condolences and that of the Government to the family of Rinji Peter Bala who was shot by security personnel attached to the Operation Safe Haven along Zaria Road on 12th May 2020. I have already ordered a probe and I urge for calm as the law takes its cause. Justice will be done.”

“Similarly, I also sympathize with victims of attacks in some communities of the State such as in Bassa Local Government, perpetrated by criminals who are taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown.”

“The gruesome murder of Dr. Nandi Drenkat, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Jos and the kidnap of his daughter is totally condemnable. We condole with his immediate family as well as the management, staff and students of the University. “

” I am glad to report that following the quick response of security agencies in conjunction with the Hunters Association, the kidnapped daughter of the lecturer was rescued alive. Sadly, one of the gallant members of the Hunters Association, Muhammadu Sani made the supreme sacrifice as he died of gunshot wounds from the criminals. We send sincere condolences to his family and pray for the repose of his soul.”

“Let me assure all citizens that we are working with security agencies to fish out these criminals and ensure they are punished. Already, security forces has arrested a suspected mastermind of kidnappings around the Eto-Baba, Bauchi Road general area who is currently undergoing interrogation. I also urge the citizens to continue to be vigilant and report every suspicious activity.

“We also lost a member of the Committee on the evacuation of Almajiris in the State, Alhaji Sabo Umar Shuaibu who has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the exercise. Again, we sympathize with his family and pray for the repose of his soul.”

He call on all citizens to shun stigmatization and discrimination as well as the spread of fake news that represent major challenges to the fight against COVID-19.

He however reassured the citizens of the state that the measures taken so far, the pandemic has been largely tamed in the State and with a little more effort, we can ensure that we eliminate new infections and transmission.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Apologises  Over Wrong Choice Of Word “Ruthlessly”.

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has tendered his unreserved apology to the good people of plateau state following the earlier press statement regarding government directives against the ravaging crona virus .
This showed my love to the good people of plateau state in particular and Nigeria as whole to ensure the fight against this ugly monster of Covid-19 ravaging the entire continent is fought and won in the state ones and for all.
The apology is contained in press statement dated 15th May, 2020 , signed by the commissioner of information and communication Dan Manjang , and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.
The release read thus:
” You will recall that in the course of the week, I issued an announcement with respect to the flagrant disregard to government order by some members of the public with regards to the Presidential Order imposing a curfew on the entire country between the hours of 8.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.each day.
“Furthermore, the statement reminded the public of the mandatory need to wear masks, failure of which the security agents saddled which such enforcement were called upon to deal ” Ruthlessly” with the situation.”
It has come to my notice that the choice of word “Ruthlessly” has not gone down well with the public, more so with the current gory happenings in the state.
Against the backdrop the satement said
“I had made a correction on the statement replacing the word “Ruthlessly” with “Strictly ” but regret that the corrected script did not get the wide circulation .
“It is in this light therefore, that I apologise for the use of the word “Ruthlessly and hereby withdraw it from that earlier statement forthwith.”
” I’m deeply sorry for the earlier choice of word “Ruthlessly”.
As he urged the citizens of the state to adhere to the government directives as violators shall be arrested and trial according to law.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State PDP  Inaugurates Caretaker Committee.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Plateau State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)has swore in a New Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the party in the state following the expiration of Hon.Yakubu Chohco led committee.

As the tenure of plateau state PDP Excos led by Hon.Gwot Chocho elapsed 10th May, 2020 inline with Section 47(1) of the party constitution 2017 as Amended where as the out gone Excos have serve the tenure of Four years.

The inauguration of the New Excos member of the party is held at the party’s office along Yakubu Gowon Way Opposite NTA jos , plateau state.

In his acceptance speech , the committee chairman Hon. Exo Nandom Penap said the mission and vision of the Excos is clear as the Excos come to reform the party.

“let us remember we are here to reform not to please anyone because we value what PDP stands for, we remain committed and loyal to the National Leadership of our great party led by Uche Secondus and his Executive.”

The chairman the leadership of the party Sen.JT Useni, Jonah Jang, Sen.Nasiru Mantu , Hon.DT Sango , member of the National Assemly elected under the PDP, member of the state house of assembly and the party local government Chairmen .

Nandom Penap said the Inauguration of the New Excos is imperactive following the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Excos on 10th May, 2020, inline with the constitution of the party.

He said upon expiration of the tenure of the past Excos and base on the directives of the National Working Committee of our party, suspended the activities of the party inline with Government directives in trying to curtail the Covid-19 pandemic which is rampaging the world bringing to standstill the earlier planned PDP state congresses.

The Chairman further add that the Excos are seeking reelection and can not continue or be appointed as caretaker committee base on Section 31(2)(e)of the party constitution of 2017 as amended, so the out gone Excos lack moral standing as contain in the sections above.

He said in their leadership wisdom , the leadership of the party constitute committee to oversee the party activities in the state pending contailment of coronvirus for the date to be announce by the NWC of the party for beffiting , free fair and credible congress in the state which can give equal rights and opportunity to all members to participate without fear or favour.

He said the Committee members are carefully selected without bias or prejudice , this to ensure unity of purpose and genuine reconcilation among party men and women as we advice our member to close rank by supporting this committee to ensure sanity and tranquility .

The names of the newly constituted Excos includes: Hon.Nandom Penap Exodus Chairman, Hon.Engr Godwin , Secretary , Hon.Akims Mamot, Pro, Hon.Mrs Asebe Dareng , women Leader.

Other members of the committee include: Hon.Nathaniel Dakas, Member, Hon.Elder jacob, Member and Hon.Kabiru Musa, Member.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Congratulates  Prof.Gambari Over His New Appointment.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, over his appointment as the new Chief of Staff by President Muhammadu Buhari.

As Northern Governors forum assured the the New Chief Of Staff to the president Prof.Gambari of its unalloyed support and prayers as he takes on this very important role.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 13th May, 2020, signed by the director of press to the chairman of the forum Dr. Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state.

In a congratulatory message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong described the appointment of the accomplished diplomat and Administrator as most deserving and timely.

Lalong said, “We are delighted with this opportunity that Mr. President has given Prof. Gambari to serve the nation.

“The Professor comes into the job with huge experience and knowledge on governance and service, which we believe will enable him perform well”.

The Governors also commended the President for his choice of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as his new Chief of Staff, saying his vast knowledge in administration both at home and abroad will assist the President in delivering on his campaign promises to Nigerians.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor  Lalong Orders  Probe Into  Alleged Killing Of Rinji Peter By OPSH Personnel. 

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the alleged gruesome killing of one mr Rinji Peter by personnel of OPSH , governor Bako Lalong has weigh into the matter as he has given express order to investigate and unravel the cause of the killing.
Governor Simon Lalong expresses shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Rinji Peter Bala, who was said to have been shot by security personnel along Zaria Road, Jos on 12th May 2020.
The governor’s statement is contained in a press statement dated 13th May, 2020 , signed by the director of press and public affairs to the governor Dr. Makut Mancham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
Consequently, the governor has directed that thorough investigation be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the young man.
He assures that those found culpable will face the wrath of the law.
The Governor us the release to appeals for calm as he

commiserates with the family of the late Rinji Bala.

In another development, Governor Lalong has appealed to citizens to continue to observe the lockdown directives put in place towards curbing COVID-19.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: OPSH Regrets The Unfortunate Killing Of Mr Rinji Peter Bala By Its Personnel

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Nigeria Army code name Operation Save Haven(OPSH) has regret the unfortunate killing of one mr Rinji Peter Bala by its personnel.

As Operation Save Haven (OPSH)condemned the sad and unfortunate incident in strong term and assured the general public that justice will not seem to be done, but will surely be done.

The regret and condemnation is contained in press release dated May 12th, 2020 signed by the media officer Operation Safe Haven, Major Ibrahim Shittu, and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

The press released read,

At about 10pm on 12th May, 2020, information was received on the activities of suspected armed robbers and cultists operating around No18 Street, Jos South LGA of Plateau State.

“The report revealed that the criminals took advantage of the lockdown and curfew to perpetrate crimes, consequently, Sector 1 patrol troops of OPSH swiftly responded and arrested 7 suspects, which were immediately moved to the Headquarters Sector 1 for preliminary investigation.

Thereafter, 5 out of the 7 suspects were cleared and asked to leave the premises.

Unfortunately, as they were leaving the premises, one of the personnel on sentry duty mistook them for escaping suspects. Thus opened fire on them, which led to the death of Mr Rinji Bala.

However, a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile the MOPOL personnel involved in the incident has been arrested and detained accordingly.

Operation SAFE HAVEN however has condemned the sad incident. Representative of OPSH has also visited the parents of the deceased to commiserate with them.

OPSH also assures the general public of justice.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Plateau State Commissioner Of Police Appeals To Citizens To Adhere To Government Directives.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Police plateau state command has appealed to the citizens of the state to adhered to government directives to stop the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
To this effect, members of the public are advised to strictly adhere to the under listed restriction order until further notice.
The appeal was made by the state commissioner of police CP Edward Egbuka and contained in a press release dated May, 12th, 2020 and signed by the public relation officer of the command, ASP Ubah Gabriel Ogaba and made availble to this medium.
The command said there will be over night curfew from 8:pm to 6:am daily across the state, which means that all movements are prohibited during this period, except those on emergency essential duties.
The command use the statement to appeal to the citizens of the state to known that wearing of face mask in public places is compulsory to all and regular sanitizing and washing of hands with soap and water is very necessary.
In view of the Presidential directive on new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic across the nation, the Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the good people of Plateau State and other residents that the Command in collaboration with other security services has commenced full enforcement of the directives
The Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Egbuka appeals to all residents of the state to respectfully comply with these orders aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19 virus.
While urging the public to adhere strictly with these directives, the Command also warns its personnel and those of other security agencies engaged in this all important national assignment to avoid corrupt practices and compromise of any sort.
The statement remaind the citizens that during period, movement is restricted.
” Please note that the nationwide prohibition of interstate movements as well as the statewide restrictions and directives on intrastate movement are still in place. In view of this, Plateau State residents are advised to comply with all directives as violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”
by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

Call For The Dissolution Of PDP Exco On The Plateau Thickened.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The call for the dissolution of (PDP) Exco in plateau state ahead of the party chairmanship election in the state thickened as some of the Exco members are belief to contest for most of the party positions which is believed as unconstitutional to allow the present Exco to perform dual roles of an aspirant, as well as aspirant.

This is unconstitutional as you cannot be a judge in your case as the same Exco’s are also contesting various positions in the party election, if the abnormality is allow, transparency and accountability will be put to question.

The one time House of Representatives member currently vying for the position of chairman of the peoples Democratic Party(PDP) plateau State chapter , Aminu zang made the observation in an interview with journalist in jos the plateau state capital.

Aminu Zang who is also one time commissioner for chieftaincy affairs in the state called on the appropriate Exco of the party to act fast and make the Exco to see reasons to avoid further crisis in the party because the same leadership are going to conduct congress while they are still pursuing to contest for the same offices.

Zang said this is one of the reasons I am vying for the party chairmanship position which if l am voted in will give me an apple opportunity to correct most of the unhealthy abnormalities going on in the party.

“l challenged the National secretariat of the People Democratic Party ,(PDP), to dissolve the present exco by appointing caretaker committee for the conduct of the forthcoming state congress .”

“This will calm the nerves of most members of the part who are not too comfortable with the system and also solve the brewing crisis among the party supporters occasioned by not too comfortable arrangements”

“Just look at the present Acting chairman of the party Yakubu Chocho for example is also vying for the position of organizing secretary of the party representing Barkin -Ladi and Chris Hassan, as an aspirant they are also given previlge to be in position of electoral materials and other electoral logistics”.

Aminu said when he become the chairman of the party, he would ensure he address the lacuna in the electoral constitution of the party with the view of amending them not minding what would cost him , provided is for the interest of the majority of the party member not for the selfish few.

He admitted that it is heartwarming that everyone know is not only the plateau state chapter that has problem but the problem which bedevil party in time past started between the Former Governor of Kaduna state ,Sen Ahmad Makarfi and Senator Modu Sheriff since then PDP had continue to have issue .

According to him, the entire exercise issue degenerated into different factions group which threw a lot of challenges and confusion in the party ,so my vying for the position of Chairmanship race under PDP is to correct the abnormality.

“My intention of going into the political race for the chairmanship of our great party ,PDP , is that ,I hope to correct the issue of lack of internal democracy ,I don’t want to add injuries to the existing structure some people contributed they pursue to the extent of taken to the core individual interference which I seek to correct.

Hon zang further stressed that he doesn’t belongs to any of the two camp but I rather see myself as an independent candidate coming to right the wrong history of the party.

” If somebody is not sitting on a Camel and someone that is sitting on the ground just to grab power I’m seeing my vote would change the wrong history of PDP in plateau state .”

Aminu reiterated that the APC has no business winning Plateau state, this is just by mistake of the people cause by impunity, selfishness and lack following internal democracy from the leadership of the party.

He maintained ,” I don’t have any camp and I’m campless who is aware of some of the existing just to set up for win so I’m interested in joining the chairmanship race for me to correct the happening at the state level” .

Aminu Zang noted that in some of the LGAs there is no election completely but they have concession candidates which the constitution allow that some cases were election didn’t hold they wrote phantom of names and submit to the state as Exco .

He pointed out ,”if they conducted the election and winner emerge then the losers can be allow to ventilate their grievances the major or secondary election is there so I advise that those holding this position should continue to have rethink ,they now think they would sit down and announce position that is the reason I want to correct it.

“If given the mandate I would provide a level play ground to everyone participate without those coming with a premeditated mind of imposing candidates of their choice .

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Issues Stern Warning To Security Against Compromise,  As He Inspects Boundary Routes

By, giwa alex, Jos
Worried by the continuous violation of the closure of all boundary routes into Plateau State which has been identified as a major source of importing COVID-19 into the State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has issued stern warning the security agencies against compromise.
The Governor addressed the security personnel at the boundary where he expressed displeasure over the fact that the orders issued by the State and Federal Governments are not being carried out effectively as people still enter the State despite the closure order and warned them to stand up to their security responsibility or face the wrath of the government no matter who is involve.
Governor lalong issues the warning on Momday 11th May, 2020 when he visit the boundary routes of the state to see things for himself, but the governor who is visibly not happy said ,
“We have given the order that no vehicles should come into the State while trucks should not pass this boundary once it is 6pm, even if it is exempted from the movement restriction, I see from the CCTV how these trucks pass and this must stop”.
The Governor further said
“I am warning the officers and men here to be more diligent, or face the consequence.”
Governor Lalong was at the Forest-Hawan Kibo boundary point in Ryom Local Government area which is one of the major entrance routes to the State from FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna and other parts of the country.
The governor thank security agencies for their sacrifice and warn the diligent officer not allow the bad eggs among them to miss you the good ones.
“You have made sacrifices to assist Government contain COVID-19, please don’t allow few among you to spoil your good work and integrity”.
In his response, Chairman of Ryom Local Government Mafeng Gwolson told the Governor that the border has been reinforced while illegal routes are also being addressed adequately through community engagement.
The Governor intercepted some motorists for violating the movement order and non use of face masks, as he counseled them and directed security agencies to ensure they are made to comply with Government directives.
The governor’s visit took him to Ganawuri-Manchok boundary route, Governor Simon Lalong again emphasized the need for strict adherence to the boundary closure in order to curb the transfer of the disease from other States and within Local Governments.
He also visit the Jingre-Saminaka boundary post in Bassa Local Government where he directed that all illegal boundary routes should be blocked with concrete barriers such as the one identified near the NNPC Depot on Zaria road.
He also directed the Local Government Chairman to engage the community leaders and also liaise with the NURTW to ensure that the trucks at the boundary are evacuated and strict compliance to boundary closure enforced.
Lalong further said “The rising cases of corona virus in the State with originated from other States demand that all hands must be on deck to curtail importation and also deal with the community spread from existing cases which are 17 as at 9th May 2020”.
He also visited one of the mobile courts in Jingre where he commended the Magistrates for working tenaciously to safeguard the lives of the citizens through addressing violations of government directives.
The Governor was also at the Ryom General Hospital which has been designated as a treatment centre for COVID-19.
He was briefed on the few modifications required to make the facility suitable by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Lar.
On return to Government House in Rayfield, the Governor inspected a hands washing machine produced by one of the leading innovators in the State, Engr. Jerry Mallo.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Haruna Maitala Said He Is Not Keen Of Name Written On Gold By Humans.

By, giwa alex, jos
Hon. Haruna Maitala Member Representing jos North/Bassa in National House of Representative has said he is not perturbed by name written in gold by humans but the name written in gold by Almighty Allah the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
As he said its instructive to note that his victory at the polls was made possible by the Almighty through a team of committed people.

Throughout the campaign period, none of them expressed desire of personal interest but rather, were all committed to the ideals and philosophy of the “LEGACY MOEMENT” aimed at delivering dividends of democracy to the constituents.

This contained in a letter of response to the earlier letter Captioned:”Open Letter Rep.Jos North/Bassa Constitency Federal House of Representative accredited to Mr Redzie Jugu

in National Dailies over the killing in Irigwe community in Bassa local government of plateau state, in quick letter of response by the Hon. Member Maitala Haruna and signed by his Media Consultant Joseph Adudu dated 7th May, 2020 Captioned “Re-Open Letter Rep of Jos North/Bassa Federal House of Representative” and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

Re-open letter to Rep Jos North/Bassa Fed. Constituency read in part :the attention of the Honourable member, representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, in the National Assembly, Haruna Maitala (Turakin Jere) to an ope read letter in one of the national dailies with the above caption, purportedly written by one, Redzie D. Jugo regarding attacks and killings in Irigwe Community, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.”
“Ordinarily, one would not have even contemplated joining issues with Mr. Jugo since in democracy; freedom of expression is encouraged as an essential ingredient of democratic culture.”
However, such expressions should be constructive and geared toward deepening our democracy.
A cursory look at Jugo’s open letter falls short of this democratic ethos as it is spurious, misplaced and malicious aimed at character assassination.
The letter summarizes the best definition of mischief, more so, taking into cognizance the background of the author (a legal practitioner).
To further exhibit his motive, intent and the spirit behind the malicious machinations, Mr. Jugo dragged out Hon. Maitala of his constituency as a legislator and assigned him a military nomenclature with supreme command. He went further to deploy propaganda to demonize the Hon. Member to make him look crude, in-human and barbaric.
A discerning mind would appreciate this position when the following paragraphs in Jugu’s open letter quoted inter-alia below are keenly considered:
“You may be aware that on 19th April, 2020 at about 6:30 pm, inhabitants of Angwan Magaji, in Kamaru village were attacked, and for more than two hours the assailants destroyed and pillaged without interruption. Four people were killed, 38 houses and 86 rooms destroyed. This orgy of violence has become a constant feature in and around your constituency and your decisive inaction has been deafening.
It has made me really wonder. Sir, are you in the know of the dastardly on goings in communities you swore to lead and protect?
Sir, are you aware that from January 2020 till date, the record shows a total of 33 attack incidents in which 22 communities were affected, with some of them attacked more than once?
During this time under review, 104 farms were destroyed and a total of 44 people were killed, and 15 injured and hospitalized? And this is just 4 months into 2020; let us not discuss the same statistics prior to 2020. It is a painful exercise.
As I write this letter, Ancha that was attacked a few days ago, is suffering the same fate again?
Are you aware that for no explanation, personnel of the OPSH were removed and one of your constituents (Moses Gata) that dared to speak his mind about the removal was subjected to a traumatic abuse of his mind and body? And Sir, note that he is not alone in being abused in this fashion.
Sir, you have a choice to either throw yourself into the fray and make a difference or let your people keep dying while they keep hearing excuses from you. Bullets are killing them faster than the coronavirus is”.
Taking the above into account, Hon. Haruna Maitala, could be taken for a military commander that is given to a culture of mediocrity and Mr. Jugu is content to lay blame on him for his ineptitude. The paragraphs make it look as if Hon. Haruna Maitala (a legislator) is responsible for the security of his constituents but has remained despondent. This is not fair and unfortunate.
Mr. Jugu confirmed the power of telepathy when he revealed that Hon. Maitala’s visit to the paramount ruler of the Irigwe nation was perfunctory. He further queried the Hon. Member for not bothering to do a follow up inquiries and have an interface with the operation Safe Haven (OPSH), after his visit when he wrote:
Since you came back, after the COVID-19 downturn, apart from the perfunctory visit to the paramount ruler of the Irigwe Nation, did you bother to do follow up inquiries and have an interface with the OPSH leadership?

Sir, if you have not, note that this is the kind of leadership that your people need at this time”.

This is an indictment on the OPSH suggesting that it needed to be reminded of its responsibility because it has not been living up to it.
Also, it is another deliberate ploy to portray the Hon. Member in bad light before the vulnerable. This is more worrisome when one considers the fact that Mr. Jugu queried the Hon. Member four days after the OPSH commander, Major-General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo revealed approaches to end lingering crises in the state after his visits to traditional rulers including the paramount ruler of the Irigwe nation on April 26th, 2020. Several mews sources quoted a press statement by the spokesman of the OPSH, Major Shittu Alao thus:
“Major-General Okonkwo stressed during his visit, that the Fulani and Irigwe communities in the state have vowed to embrace peace, calling on the public to cooperate with the OPSH by giving relevant and timely information to sustain its operation against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.”
In furtherance of his malicious intention, Mr. Jugu claimed Hon. Maitala granted The Daily Nigerian an interview on 13/04/2020 and said to have alluded to what is happening in his constituency “to be a clash or a dog fight between ethnic groups”. As far as the Hon. Member is concerned, the said interview and the statement credited to him only exists in the figment of Mr. Jugu’s imagination as he never granted interview to the medium under reference not to talk of making that statement.
It is laughable to read that Mr. Jugu was constrained to opt for the media to ventilate his view because Hon. Maitala has no functional office or had regular town hall meetings. From the above, Mr. Jugu has acknowledged that Hon. Maitala has a constituency office (of course, which is at No. 29, Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos, Jos North LGA) and has been having town hall meetings. However, the functionality of the office and the periodic nature of the town-hall meetings seem to be his concern.

He has however, failed to tell the public the requirement to make a functional constituency office nor did he suggest a template for regular town-hall meetings. Consequently, the above can be deduced for yet another ploy to smear the good image of the Hon. Member.

In his final submission, Mr. Jugu wrote:
“Sir, do not forget that those who voted for you against the tide of expectations must have had hopes that your ascension to the House of Representatives will yield something positive for them. As it is, most of them have gone underground and do not have answers to our questions.
Sir, you can choose to make sure that history and posterity are kind to your legacy; that is, if there will be any worth talking about after you are done with this tenure: The choice is yours, Sir”.
However, its instructive to note that Hon. Maitala’s victory at the polls was made possible by the Almighty through a team of committed people.

Throughout the campaign period, none of them expressed desire of personal interest but rather, were all committed to the ideals and philosophy of the “LEGACY MOEMENT” aimed at delivering dividends of democracy to the constituents.

They are still committed to that course.
Hon. Maitala believes that power comes from God, he is also luminously conscious that all of us will one day give account of our deeds to God and therefore, not keen in name writing in gold by humans.
He believes in peace and has lived all his life pursuing peaceful ventures.

The Hon. member has constantly expressed disenchantment over the continued unabated killings not only Irigwe Community, but in Plateau in particular and Nigeria in general.

He has also constantly registered his deep-seated heartfelt sympathy to the victims of these attacks.

Hon. Maitala believes that no society can make meaningful progress under violence and criminality.

The Hon. is of the view that we must not leave any stone unturned as we seek to find a comprehensive solution to the peculiar dynamics of our human existence.

Hon. Haruna Maitala always holds that as a people who believe in God, irrespective of religious and political affiliation we must underscore our common humanity as we seek to find within the dictates of our faith, those essentials that define us as human beings irrespective of ethnic or tribal differences.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rising  Covid-19  Cases In Plateau  Lalong Vows Tighter Enforcement Of Regulations To Cut Community Spread.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As plateau state resumed lockdown after three days relaxation occasion by covid -19 pandemic ravaging the globe by midnight Sunday 10th May, 2020 the governor Bako Lalong promise to embarked on an

\naggressive and tighter enforcement of regulations to cut community spread.

The is as Covid-19 pandemic cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, Governor Simon Bako Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.
Governor Lalong stated this while responding to the rise in the number of cases of the pandemic in the state, said the development calls for concerted efforts to achieve effective contact-tracing and stop community spread which is now the major challenge.
He said, “My message to the people of Plateau State is to commend them for complying with the regulations we put in place, If we had not taken the steps we adopted, the situation will have been more worrisome.
He further add that this is the time to concentrate on contact tracing to be able to ascertain the magnitude of the pandemic on our people.
” The best thing is to check and address it instead of sitting and arguing, Already, the index case has been treated ad discharged while the others are doing well.”
He urged citizens of the state to continue to comply with the guidelines for restriction of movement, use of face marks, adhering to social distancing and observing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
“We are now going into aggressive enforcement of the regulations we rolled out as that is the best way for us to contain the rising cases. From all the cases we have, there is none that originated within the State. All of them are from people who sneaked into the State from our borders despite the closure. We will not allow this to continue especially at this time that we are doing contact tracing and working hard to curb community spread,” he said.
Governor Lalong also described as unfortunate the situation where some people violate laid down regulations aimed at tackling the virus and try to persuade others to disregard Government directives on the claim that covid-19 is not real.
“It is sad and unfair for people to take this position and try to instigate others to disregard our regulations, Covid-19 is real and for me, I lost two friends recently, one in Lagos and the other in Bauchi.”
They were both classmates and lawyers, let us not put people at risk by not only being careless, but discouraging them from doing the right thing.
“I appeal to our people to take serious precaution and stay at home while observing all the regulations”, the Governor said.
Lalong also reminded the citizens of the State that the total lockdown in the State earlier relaxed resumes midnight of Sunday 10th May 2020, and violators will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He also reiterated that all exempted motorists coming into the State will not be allowed in after 6pm until the next day 7am when they will be thoroughly screened and certified before entry.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rising  Covid-19  Cases In Plateau  Lalong Vows Tighter Enforcement Of Regulations To Cut Community Spread.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As plateau state resumed lockdown after three days relaxation occasion by covid -19 pandemic ravaging the globe by midnight Sunday 10th May, 2020 the governor Bako Lalong promise to embarked on an

aggressive and tighter enforcement of regulations to cut communityy spread.

The is as Covid-19 pandemic cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, Governor Simon Bako Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.
Governor Lalong stated this while responding to the rise in the number of cases of the pandemic in the state, said the development calls for concerted efforts to achieve effective contact-tracing and stop community spread which is now the major challenge.
He said, “My message to the people of Plateau State is to commend them for complying with the regulations we put in place, If we had not taken the steps we adopted, the situation will have been more worrisome.
He further add that this is the time to concentrate on contact tracing to be able to ascertain the magnitude of the pandemic on our people.
” The best thing is to check and address it instead of sitting and arguing, Already, the index case has been treated ad discharged while the others are doing well.”
He urged citizens of the state to continue to comply with the guidelines for restriction of movement, use of face marks, adhering to social distancing and observing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
“We are now going into aggressive enforcement of the regulations we rolled out as that is the best way for us to contain the rising cases. From all the cases we have, there is none that originated within the State. All of them are from people who sneaked into the State from our borders despite the closure. We will not allow this to continue especially at this time that we are doing contact tracing and working hard to curb community spread,” he said.
Governor Lalong also described as unfortunate the situation where some people violate laid down regulations aimed at tackling the virus and try to persuade others to disregard Government directives on the claim that covid-19 is not real.
“It is sad and unfair for people to take this position and try to instigate others to disregard our regulations, Covid-19 is real and for me, I lost two friends recently, one in Lagos and the other in Bauchi.”
They were both classmates and lawyers, let us not put people at risk by not only being careless, but discouraging them from doing the right thing.
“I appeal to our people to take serious precaution and stay at home while observing all the regulations”, the Governor said.
Lalong also reminded the citizens of the State that the total lockdown in the State earlier relaxed resumes midnight of Sunday 10th May 2020, and violators will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He also reiterated that all exempted motorists coming into the State will not be allowed in after 6pm until the next day 7am when they will be thoroughly screened and certified before entry.
by Alexander Aleburu

OPSH Commander,  Chukuemeka Okonkwo Has Broker Peace Between Miyetti Allah And Natives In Plateau.

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y, giwa alex, jos

The Commander of Operation Save Haven(OPSH) in plateau state Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo has broker peace between Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria(MACBAN) plateau state chapter and the natives in Barkin -Ladi Local Government of plateau state to calm nerves over allege cattle rustling.

The peace meeting which is held at the sector 4 Headquarters of Barkin Ladi local government of the state has in attendance key leaders of the Association within the district led by it chairman.

In his address, Commander OPSH in plateau state Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo said the meeting became very imperative to calm the frying nerves of the Association and to discuss the way forwards.

The commander urged them to remain calm and avoid taking law into their hands, noted that appreciable progress has been made in recovering some of the rustled cattles as steps to recover the remaining ones are being strategized.

“State government is aware of your predicament and efforts are being made to address it”

Speaking on behalf of the Association, the Chairman MACBAN Barkin-Ladi, Alhaji Shuaibu Bayero thanked the Commander (OPSH) for his efforts towards bringing lasting peace to Plateau State since assuming office.

Bayero appealed to the commander to facilitate the recovery of the remaining rustled cattles as soon as possible, noting that their livelihoods depend on them.

Bayero further stressed that his members and youths have been cautioned to eschew any form of violence or attacks by way of addressing their grievances.

by Alexander Aleburu

Convid-19 : Taraba State Governor Make Wearing Of Facemask Compulsory.

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the ravaging of covid-19 around the globe , the governor of Taraba state Arch.Darius Ishaku has made it an offence in the state for any to move without the wearing of protective facemasks.
As he urge individuals, public and private organizations with the wherewithal are also encouraged to provide facemasks
for themselves and for others not in a position to do so , as the government also decide to extend the time allowed during the state lockdown for people to buy essential commodities from now till further notice, people are to move from 6pm on Wednesday and Saturday to visit nearby markets and shops to buy and stock their homes with essential commodities.
This directive is contained in a state broadcast by the Deputy Governor of Taraba State Haruna Manu 28th, April , 2020.
The Deputy governor said following governor lshaku’s state wide broadcast to the state on 27th April, 2020, I wish to bring to you, details of additional measures taken by the government to check further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
“The Government has decided that, henceforth, the wearing of facemasks is compulsory in public places throughout the state, In furtherance of this directive, government has purchased facemasks and hand sanitizers for distribution to the public through religious bodies and reputable organizations in the state.”
” Individuals, public and private organizations with the wherewithal are also encouraged to provide facemasks and for themselves and for others not in a position to do so as government has extend the time allowed during the state wide lockdown for people to buy essential commodities from now till further notice, people are to move from 6pm on Wednesday and Saturday to visit nearby markets and shops to buy and stock essential commodities.”
“Government has, however, observed with dismay that several village markets are being operated in total disregard for the order closing all markets in the state , direct the caretaker chairmen for all local governments in the state are hereby directed to ensure that government directives on measures meant to contain the spread of the virus are obeyed in their domains. Already two chairmen are being discipline for not complying with government directives on markets closure.”
” His Excellency, Governor Ishaku is particularly grateful to the State Technical Committee on Covid -19 for its diligence to the members and Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Muslim Council and Traditional Rulers for their untiring efforts in sensitizing their members and encouraging them to support efforts of the government at containing the spread of the pandemic.”
He however thank the citizens of the state for their cooperation towards fighting this pandemic.
“Let me also thank you all for your cooperation and support in the fight against this pandemic.
Our biggest weapon against this disease remains our ability to discipline ourselves to keep strictly to the habits of regular hands washing, use of sanitizers, social distancing and to stay at home”.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong  Restricts Inter-Local Government Movement.

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has restricted inter local government movement in jos and its environ to forestall the further spreading of corona virus pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole globe.
As he directs that the use of face mask, in the public places should be made mandatory and be observed and enforced.
The governor made this statement in a press release signed by the director of public Affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Mancham dated 7th May, 2020 and made available to this medium in jos the plateau stat

e capital.

Governor Lalong said all the borders into the State shall remain closed except for essential services , as he remind the citizens of the state that the curfew announced by the Federal Government from 8pm -6am will be in force during the period when the total lockdown is relaxed.
That the requirements for use of sanitizers, hand washing, sanitation and hygiene shall continue to apply.
“That all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing. “
The governor said all other earlier directives regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.
He stressed that all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing.
That all other directives in regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.
That the total lockdown shall be relaxed Midnight of every Thursday till Sunday midnight when it will resume.
This pattern will apply until further review.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong  Restricts Inter-Local Government Movement.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has restricted inter local government movement in jos and its environ to forestall the further spreading of corona virus pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole globe.

As he directs that the use of face mask, in the public places should be made mandatory and be observed and enforced.

The governor made this statement in a press release signed by the director of public Affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Mancham dated 7th May, 2020 and made available to this medium in jos the plateau stat

e capital.

Governor Lalong said all the borders into the State shall remain closed except for essential services , as he remind the citizens of the state that the curfew announced by the Federal Government from 8pm -6am will be in force during the period when the total lockdown is relaxed.

That the requirements for use of sanitizers, hand washing, sanitation and hygiene shall continue to apply.

“That all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing. “

The governor said all other earlier directives regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.

He stressed that all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing.

That all other directives in regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.

That the total lockdown shall be relaxed Midnight of every Thursday till Sunday midnight when it will resume.

This pattern will apply until further review.

by Alexander Aleburu

Comrade Shamdung Ayuba pledges His Unalloyed Support For Campaign Against Drug Abuse In Plateau State.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nation Auditor of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee(NULGE)comrade Shamdung Ayuba Jepla(SAJ) has expressed his unalloyed support against campaign on drug abuse among the youths in plateau state, and pledge his total support to the ambassador and coordinator of help international Project Mr Panshak Emmanuel.
Comarade Shamdung made the pledges on Friday 1st May, 2020 during the presentation of an award to mr Panshak on behalf of (SAJ) movement held at Government Secondary School(GSS) Magulum Chip in pankshin local government area of plateau state.
Shamdung noted that a drug free society ,is a productive and progressive society , which according to him , youths who form the bulk of the population will contribute positively and meaningfully to the development of the Society .
He called on Mhiship youths and its environs to be youthful by engaging in entreprenenrial activities to reduce dependancy on drugs intakes that will influence them to be counterproductive in the society and thank mr Panshak for his efforts towards eradicating drug abuse in Chip and its environ.
Comrade Shamdung further call on the youths to take their studies seriously as education is the only weapon that can be use for the libration of their population from ignorance , poverty , and disease as he expressed sadness over the poverty ravaging the people in the rural area who could not afford to pay the school fee of their children/ wards.
Shamdung said as a result of the plight of these indigent students that he volunteered to pay the junior(WAEC)registration fee for ten students made up of five males and five females in all the public and private secondary schools in chip , promising to do more in the nearest future as he said he once pass through similar experience in the time past.
The National Auditor of NULGE Shamdung Ayuba expressed his happiness and gratitude to (SAJ)movement for recognising him as well as identifying him , as the ambassador against drug abuse.
Panshak said “that the negative consequence of drugs consumption and its effects on the economy of any community can only be imagined , noting that the effect of drugs abuse render the youths useless and vulnerable and dreamed to see a society that is is drug abuse free.”
Earlie in the sensitization lecture on Covid-19 pandemic currently ravaging the globe , the head of Department, Medical Labourary Science , University of jos, Professor James Garba Damen advised them to adhered to

personal hygiene , wash their hands with soap between times, aviod hugging , avoid over crowed place and wear face mask at all times in the public place as directed by the health experts.

Professor Damen informed them that the virus is deadly and killed faster than HIV/AiDs hypathitis and malaria as he noted that the virus is not a respecter of status , age , qualification , class or religion.
Prof stressed that since national and lnternational body are still making frantic efforts to find cure to the pandemic, he advice them to adhere religiously to the directives given by the healths experts on adherance to hygiene.
Damen commended the plateau state governor and federal government for the proactive steps taken in the provision of testing and isolation centres so as to control the spread of the virus .
He congratulates the governor of the state for recording only one index case in the state so far.
In his good will message, the chairman of Pankshin/Kanke traditional council , Nda Wesley Mulak 111 represented by MCCDA chairman comrade Khirim commended Panshak Dawap for his campaign against drugs abuse and contribution to the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
The traditional ruler urged his subjects particularly the youths who are the future of tomorrow to emulate Pankshak and contribute their quota for the development of Mhiship land.
by Alexander Aleburu

Online Media Practitioners Felicitate With Governor Bako Lalong At 57th Birthday.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Acting Chairman ,Nigerian Online Media Practitioners ,Plateau State Chapter ,Mr Yakubu Wuyep Busari has eulogized the Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong for clocking the aged of 57th anniversary celebration as they charge him to embark on people oriented projects that can touch the lives of poor citizens.
In a press statement signed by Yakubu Wuyep Busari and the secretary of the Union Jide Afolabi on Tuesday in Jos, plateau state capital, the online expressed confidence in his leadership by employing the government to provide palliative to farmers.
We heartily congratulate you mr Rescue Captain and the Chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum, His Excellency, Governor Simon Lalong on your 57th birthday”.
Yakubu Wuyep reiterated that the present global pandemic is a deadly disease that need the cooperation of all the stakeholders to partner with the government in other for them to achieve the desire result.
He added ,sir ,as you today turned 57th take you critical time and reflect on your childhood challenges and remember those who are helpless vulnerable in our society today ,now God gave you the opportunity to govern them .
As a baby association ,we also congratulate you for showing exceptional capacity in this daunting task of governance in order to better the lives of the good citizens of Plateau state.
Online media Practitioners of Nigeria condemned in it totality the killings in miango district of Bassa Local Government Area were over 4,000 people have lost their lives .
We task federal government to reconsider your request our amiable leader in building a Military base in Mahanga of , Barkin-Ladi Local Government to protect our natives people who have been under persistent attack to which President Buhari remain speechless to their plight.
The association commends the creation of State Economic Advisory Council to develop a post Covid-19 Economic sustainability but charge you to look into the taxation law were the state gradually finding difficult in paying salary .
Our position ,we belief that the total locking of petty traders is not the ultimate solution but would bring economic hardship to those who depend on daily sells to survive the hunger.
Secondly, the palliative measure introduce by your kind gesture is way for few class to enrich themselves ,their friends and family associate which exercise doesn’t demonstrate transparency in the conduct .
We appeal the media Practitioners in Plateau state should be directly involve in the sharing exercise ,not to allow politician to hijack the government good well .
We challenge all a sundry to take advantage of the lockdown to collect households data of Nigerian including the government workforce to reduce fear and suspicious mind .
by Alexander Aleburu

APC Lack Ideology Of Democratic Governance And Has Broken Records Of Disgrace And Leadership Incompetence——–PDP

By, giwa alex, jos
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has again berate the governance style of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)as it described the party as lacking ideology of Democratic Governance that has broken the records of disgrace and Democratic incompetence .
As People’s Democratic party(PDP) Plateau state chapter expresses shock at a statement credited to the Plateau state chapter of the All Progressive Congress(APC) signed by its publicity Secretary Barr Musa Sati who just returned from long political oblivion, in which he fictionally accused the People’s Democratic Party for expressing its democratic professionalism and its desire to positively contribute towards the fight against this global Pandemic ravaging humanity as critical stakeholders in the affairs of plateau state.
The statement of (PDP) plateau state chapter is contained in a press statement dated 27th April, 2020 and signed by the state publicity Secretary of the party in the state John Akans and made available to this medium in Jo’s, plateau state capital.
The statement of (APC) is earlier credited to (PDP) which was made available to media on 25th April, 2020, calling on the attention of the plateau state government to be proactive and inclusive in the fight against this dreaded virus just like other states and nations are doing, a close example is in Bauchi state where the Governor appointed traditional and religious leaders and religious associations like CAN, JNI, and political stakeholders(APC inclusive) in the COVID -19 Palliative committee for holistic disbursement, and prudence. Our position in our previous statement was simple:
In the press statement,(PDP)further add that APC government should assist plateau citizens by coming to their aid at this critical time, our emphasis was that the APC should not use this COVID-19 as a gateway for its personal profit which it is known for.
The party regret that even in the face of failing to holistically come to the aid of the citizens with palliatives as promised by them, APC still went on issuing an unbundled statement full of fiction and lies which further sows its unquenchable thirst for power even to the detriment of people’s lives.
Advise the ruling party must stop claiming monopoly of governance at this critical time that all stakeholders are supposed to come together to fight this unseen killer.
“The People Democratic said
we are not in anyway surprised at this statement coming from APC knowing fully well that it’s a political party that celebrates mediocrity as its achievements at all times,a party that lacks ideology of democratic governance, that has so much broken the records of disgrace and leadership incompetence in a democratic era, the party “APC’ we all know was largely put together by those who were selfishly discounted with the performance of PDP under President Goodluck Jonathan which is a known fact today that they were not working on for ideological political vehicle, but for greed and nepotism, this is proven after exhibiting a colossal failure in its management of public resources and political affairs for the past five(5) years now, this facts has been adjudged by the citizens, as the most failed and wasteful years of leadership in the history of Nigeria and Plateau in particular.”
PDP however regreted that the ruling party had allowed it quest for power to becloud it sence of good governance.
“It is unfortunate that the ruling APC has allowed itself to be eluded by sheer desperation to monopolize all aspects of political and professional governance at this critical period that needs all hands on deck to fight this unseen enemy ravaging humanity.
As a party that believes in the ultimacy of the people , a party of the people ,for the people, at every point in time, will not go into much politicization of this war against COVID-19 as stated times without number that this virus is a killer that does not respect any political party.
Our concern is the welfare, health and security of the people which APC as a party has failed to address, and we will never relent to remind and tutor them of their responsibility.
We therefore at this critical time appreciate and commend efforts put by the people of plateau state by obeying directives of the government/taskforce, but warn the ruling APC to desist from its continuous insensitivity and undemocratic path of playing politics with everything that comes its way especially dealing with lives, welfare, health and security of its citizens. We call on the public to disregard APC’s statements as they are best known for deceits, lies and propaganda coming from political desperadoes.
PDP however urge APC to always learn from the most experienced and best performed democratic political party the “PDP”.
by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : PDP Dissolves Old Wards Executive, inaugurate Newly Elected Ones

By, giwa alex, Jos
The People Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter has dissolved the old wards executive and inaugurate the Newly elected ones
This is inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive on 30th April 2020.
“The state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive”.
This is contained in a press statement issued by the leadership of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) Plateau state Chapter through its state Chairman Hon. Gwott Yakubu Chocho and signed by the party’s publicity secretary John Akans and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
This after the leadership has received a communication of approved list of elected executive of wards and local government as approved by both electoral and appeal committees.
The press statement which reads in parts said,

“Having received this, inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive this day 30th April 2020, the state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive.”

“The party appreciates and commends the outgoing ward executives for providing a purposeful, responsible leadership to the party,while in office up to the end of their tenure, we implore the old executives to continue supporting the party in their various wards and polling units,as we continue to pilot the affairs of our party at the state level, we assure you all of our commitment, integrity and our desire zeal to serve you all and to as well lead you to victory come 2023.”
“We encourage the incoming executives, critical stakeholders and members of our great party across the state to remain calm and continue to work for the progress of the party in the spirit of reconciliation, members should equally note that all areas as identified by the report as inconclusive or no election will be taken care of in conjunction with the national leadership.”
As opposition, the state executive members are committed in playing its role of oversight in checkmating government activities day by day making sure the best interest of the people is uphold.”
The party use the medium to call on it members to continue supporting the directives and guidelines issued by Government as preventives measures against this dreaded COVID-19 by observing the social distancing and keeping ourselves hygienically clean even as we await further directives from the Governor.
by Alexander Aleburu

44 Billion World Bank Grant, Plateau People Demands Explanation From Governor Lalong Over Disqualification Of Plateau.

By, giwa alex, jos

Visibly angry people of plateau state over the disqualification of the state from the list of other 24 other states to benefit from 44 Billion World Bank Grant, the people of plateau state has summon governor Lalong to come and offer explanation what is the reasons behind the disqualification.

It is a fact that this money is granted to states on merit and on the platter of the satisfactory delivery of public governance that is within the orbit of rules of accountability, we believe that a state like Plateau under your government was disqualified because of its unfocused governance that operates outside the global norms and circle of transparency . What President!

This statement is made by People Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter 2nd May, 2020 signed by it publicity secretary and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

The statement with the caption Plateau (PDP) demands explanation from Governor Lalong on exclusion from 43.4Billion World Bank Grant, read in parts:

“Plateau state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) has demanded an immediate explanation from the Governor of Plateau state,Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong over the disqualification of the state from benefitting from the 43.416b world bank grant(SFTAS) under the International Development Agency/International Finance Agency Sub- sets of the world Bank group which was shared among 24 states in the country.”

“The party believes that instead of the misleading narrative by the Apc agents that it is merely being victimised, the Governor owe a great explanation to the people of Plateau. This is because it is not a politically sourced money, whereby the Governor, as the Chairman of the northern governors forum would have picked it as a bonanza due to his favoured position as a good political son of the President.”

“It is a fact that this money is granted to states on merit and on the platter of the satisfactory delivery of public governance that is within the orbit of rules of accountability. We believe that a state like Plateau under your government was disqualified because of its unfocused governance that operates outside the global norms and circle of transparency . What a shame!”

“This situation has exposed the weakness of the APC leadership in the state for not competently competing with other states to earn such a relief. This is yet another manifestation that has further exposed the deceit, lies and failure of the APC in the state, and indeed a grave deficit and incompetence of a Governor among his peers.”

“With a confirmation coming from the federal ministry of finance itself which shared the money to the states, it gave details of how the money was shared, which is only to states adjudged to have performed well, particularly in areas of fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability. In other words, States that followed global established procedures of accountability and transparency in managing resources at their disposal”.

“How can a party continue to politicise and monopolize governance at this digital era of public administration and expect good results? No wonder the state has not responded because its lacks what to say as it is not a political matter where PDP will be blamed as usual. Thank God PDP was not involved in the selection rather its the Apc’s failure to address policy concerns that fits international development standards . The governor should challenge the world bank if he feels he was qualified by his performance and yet denied the grant. Unfortunately for Governor lalong, this money does not come through political loyalty or connection, but to states that function through hard work and good strategic planning towards achieving set goals and strict adherence to due process of fiscal responsibility.”

“It is on record that states that benefited are adjudged to have also achieved improved financial reporting and budget reliability, increased openness and citizens engagement in the budget process and implementations and also in improved cash management leading to reduction in revenue leakages through implementation of state Treasury Single Account (TSA)”

“According to a statement by Mr Hassan Dodo the Director of press and public relations to the minister of finance, the disbursement followed a recent annual performance assessment (APA)carried out by the office of the auditor general of the federation, of states that have improved in procurement practice for increased transparency and value for money, strengthened public debt management and fiscal responsibility framework, and increased clearance/reduction of the stock domestic expenditure areas and improved debt sustainability.”

“About 24 states in the country benefited from this grant among which are northern states . They include:

Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Sokoto, Taraba and Yobe States.”

“How comes Plateau was disqualified? Why? Why can’t we qualify for such a free money? Or is it that we did not apply for the grant? If yes, why? Is it that we are too lost in the local politics of the lockdown and the palliatives”?

“We want to believe that the plateau state government under lalong is not aware of the simple criteria outlined for qualification of this grant because they are totally consumed by the euphoria of partisanship and unnecessary local squabbles.”

It is evident that the state under APC lacks the above steps to which the state can qualify for the grant.This is an indictment to the APC leadership in the state and it has also vindicated our calls for prudency, strategic and transparent economic planning in the state.

“It is sad that this is coming at a time governments all over the world,especially in developing countries are working hard to join the league of government partnership and commitment aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability. We are not counted amongst the beneficiaries even in the face of professionals and capable hands we have in the state, to which petty partisanship will not allow merit to prevail. Posterity will not be kind to APC under Lalong for incurring such a huge loss to the people of Plateau and for running a deficit governance in the state”.

” Government should tell the state what they needed to do and didn’t do. If indeed they met the requirement and were denied, let them say so boldly with facts to back the assertion for the people to know.”

by Alexander Aleburu

NSCDC: Warns Plateau Politicians To Stop Dragging Them Into Politics.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Plateau state command has warned politicians in Plateau State to stop peddling rumours that the commandant is now dabbling into the politics of the state with baseless allegations and to draw unfounded issues to attract sympathy under unreasonable pretend.
The Commandant ,Dr Olasupo Solomon was accused wrongly by some some misguided petitioners for supporting a faction of politicians as a baseless allegations were the NSCDC main functions is to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the citizens.
The State CDPRO DSC Tammola Obasa refuted publication credited to online media in Jos at the command headquarters Abattoir Jos South Local Government Council on Friday, 1st May, 2020.
We have our men posted across the length and breadth of the state for them to ensure that there is peace amongst religious community and tribal affiliation .
He reminded the general public that the commandant ,Dr.Solomon Olasupo has never been a politician and has not engage himself in partisan politics since he was posted to Plateau state so we advice media practitioners to stop linking him with the affairs of politicking, besides PDP had her internal wrangling of which he has no knowledge of supporting any faction.
The person of the Corps charged political parties to ensure they play the game of politics without creating unnecessary tension and hatred in the state .
He called on journalists to always cross check their facts before going to press ,saying they have personnel across the 17 LGAs with divisional officers in charge of them to safeguard the properties of citizens.
We equally sent personnel to meetings, political rallies, and order garderings to help securing the venue against disruption of public peace .
However, even politician who are conducting their political parties primaries ,worship centres we deploy personnel to control the crowd including Union meetings which is also part of our core duties.
NSCDC personnel deployed to protect and safeguard public properties can’t go against their duty post function but we urged those writing petition to stop misleading the public .
“NSCDC sent personnel from our headquarters to serve as PAs to politician who are approved from the headquarters so the chairman of Langtang North LGA Hon. Ubandom Laven didn’t have civil defense officer attach to him for the purpose the general public ,we can’t provide security to politicians without the knowledge of the headquarters going by our standing order .
He further add that ,NSCDC can’t take side with any politician during political gathering and we are to protect lives of Nigerian not to support a group or particuar person.
by Alexander Aleburu

J.T Useni Remains Elder Statesman,  No Political Fight In Tarok Land ——–Hon.  Ubandoma Laven 

By, giwa alex,Jos
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma has charged politician to eschew politics of bitterness and rancour ,saying Lt General Jeremiah Timbut Useni still remain the elder statesman in plateau state chapter of the People Democratic Party(PDP) in particular and plateau state as whole.
The rumour making around that the member representing Lantang in the National House of Representative Hon. Beni Lar is at political loggerhead with General Useni is false and work of sponsored mischief makers who stock in trade in sowening seed of hate red among daughter and father.
Ubandoma made this disclosure in an telephone interview with our correspondent in Jos, plateau state capital while responding to petition about wards chairmen sworn-in recently.
The chairman said the wards Congresses held in Langtang North LGA was all affirmation and that there wasn’t election ,we are working together what happened was internal politics which is part of politicking .
Laven stressed that as the chairman of the council ,I try to accommodate everybody to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the Tarok people.
“I can’t divide my own people because of politics ,we work for Useni to become the senator and during the last gubernatorial election we overwhelmingly supported him so why should some jobless people going about trying to disrupt the peaceful coexistence among the Tarok nation.”
He further add that there is no crisis in PDP , Hon. Beni and Useni are not having issues ,we spoke with Useni on phone over the wards Congress and explain to him in details what transpired after the Congress .
The Chairman Charged the Tarok Nation to focus more on covid-19 pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole world , and urged them to observe social distancing as directed by medical experts by maintaining personal hygiene of wearing masks ,hand washing ,avoid public gathering and to report any suspected sickness connecting to symptoms of the disease.
He however advise politicians to always learn to embrace failure ,we have individuals choice of candidate in election so our opinion are different so we shouldn’t allow jobless politician to infiltrate our society .
He maintained that Tarok people are known for their peaceful disposition so anybody who is anti peace won’t be happy with the tremendous development going on in Langtang North LGA.
Joshua Ubandoma challenged Tarok Sons and Daughters to tailor their energy towards promoting and developing the land for better service delivery to our people rather than promoting politics of blackmail and hatred .
On the allegations that Useni son Ponfa is the brain behind political loggerhead between the law maker Hon. Beni Lar and Senator Useni, Ubandoma same they have never have any problem with Ponfa that would will warrant political loggerhead , we met sometimes December, 2019, l don’t think we have any ill feeling against one another.
Laven reiterated the need to play politics devoid of bitterness ,as politics is to be enjoy and politician should see it as no winner no vanquish ,we should learn to carry people alone .
He employed politician to play politics in line with the tenets of democratic dividends not to cause division amongst the citizens.
Hon Joshua Ubandoma said he provide security to PDP wards swearing in ceremony although I wasn’t there in person to witness the exercise because as the chief security officer ,I ensure peace reign.
by Alexander Aleburu

New CP Resumes Office In Plateau State.   

By, giwa alex, Jos
Nigeria police force Plateau State Command now have a new Commissioner of Police, Edward Chuka .
This is contained in press released signed by the force public relations officer AS Ubah Gabriel and made available to the this medium in Jo’s, plateau state.
Before posted to plateau state, the New Commissioner has serve in different capacity as the commissioner of Operation at the Force Headquarters Abuja .
He is native of Imo State born Commissioner of Police was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 15th March, 1988 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and was trained at the Police Academy Annex Kaduna State.
He is a graduate of History and International Relations from the University of Calabar, and also has a Law degree from the River State University of Science and Technology.
He has attended several courses in Nigeria and overseas and has held several positions in the Nigeria Police Force which includes Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations in Osun State Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Zone 7 Headquarters Abuja, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations Kogi State Command.
He was Area Commander at Ogba Area Command Lagos, Idimu Area Command Lagos, Umuahia Area Command Abia State and Lantang Area Command Plateau State.
He was Assistant Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters Abuja and Divisional Police Officer in several Divisions. From 1994 -1995,
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Crisis Loom As  Jos Electricity Distribution Company Embarked On Mass Disconnection Amidst Lockdown

By, giwa alex, Jos

There is palpable crisis in Jos the plateau state capital over mass disconnection of customer by Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) in the state .

This is happening at a time when the citizens of the state by extension are groaning under lockdown directives by the government occasioned by the ravaging covid-19 pandemic.

This palpable crisis happened in Apata and its environs in jos North Local Governnment of plateau state when some persons with ladder where moving from one house to the other demanding for the light bills of the consumers, disconnecting the light of those they perceived have not paid.

One of the eyes witness who spoke to us on condition of anonymity said the JEDC officials are very insensitive considering the situation the people are going through due to government lock down following the ravaging corona virus pandemic where many family are finding it difficult to eat and the people who call themselves JEDC are coming to compound the peoples problems who were already over stresched by government directives of lockdown.

Another person who spoke to our reporter condemned the action of JEDC officials particularly at this period when the citizens of plateau state and the Nation as a whole are going through hard time occasioned by covid-19 pandemic.

They said ” we did not say we are not going to pay, but as it is right now the now, the money is not available , even feeding is even a problem considering the current situation in the country which is not palatable at all.

When contacted the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of jos Electricity Distribution company in the state said the situation at hand is not a yardstick for the consumers of electricity not to pay.

And Call for total disconnection of any customer or customers who default in paying his /her bill regardless of lockdown.
by Alexander Aleburu

Langtang North Chairman Hon. Ubandoma Laven Bagged The Best Proactive Chairman On COVID-19 Prevention.

By, Our Reporter, jos
The chairman of lantang North local government of plateau state has add another feather to his chairmanship cap as the members of the plateau state House of Assembly bestored on him the most proactive chairman among the Seventy(17) local government chairmen of plateau in Covid-19 pandemic prevention.
Member Representing Pankshin South in the State assembly, who double as the Chairman House Committee on Information Philip Dasun made the call at the floor of the House during plenary while contributing to a motion of urgent public importance raised by the House majority leader Hon. Daniel Nanlong, during extraordinary plenary, Tuesday, 28th April, 2020.
The lawmaker Said as a lawmaker, the lockdown introduced by Simon Bako lalong the to control the spread of Covid-19 Pandemic ravaging the entire globe is a welcome development and these Steps taken by the governor will no way curtail the spread of the pandemic.
He further add that the Chairman Hon. Ubandoma is the first Council Chairman to fumigate his Council and immediately followed with other measures to tackle the Spread of the Virus and also Provided Palliatives and other measure allivate the effects of the lockdown on his people in Lantang North as a Clear demonstration of a Leadership who means well for his people.
He however urged other Council Chairmen to emulate the foot steps of the chairman especially that of Pankshin his Council Chairman John Damap whom he expressed disappointmemt for doing nothing to help his People.
Other lawmakers also threwn their weight behind the Proactive measures taken by the Chairman of langtang North Local Area Hon.Ubandoma , “Saying its a Clear demonstration of the People’s Choice in electing him.”
In their separate Submission Said Laven Visit to some parts of the State borders to see the level of security measures put in place to forestore influx of immigrate into the state shows that they are all well secured.
The Lawmakers Called on other Council Chairmen to emulate the quality Virtues of the Laven Joshua Ubandoma which they described as Second to none in the State.
by Alexander Aleburu

PDP  Plans To Flouts Governor Lalong Executive Order Of Lockdown Directives Revealed

By, giwa alex, jos
The plans by People’s Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter to undermin the Executive Order issued by governor Simon Bako Lalong to fight Covid-19 has been revealed.
As it have in good authority that PDP , intends to bring togther a lot of people to inaugurate a faction of its purported new wards executives committees on 30th April, 2020 such action if it happens is a clear manifestation of the PDP recklessness and clear violation of Executive Order banning all gathering including political activities.
This is contained in a press statement signed by the secretary of the All Progressive Congress(APC) in plateau state Barr.Bashir Musa Sati dated 27th April, 2020, and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
The press statement which is Captioned “All Political Activities Still On Halt , Respect Order, APC Caution PDP”, the release said,
” the attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State chapter, has been drawn to a planned violation of the Plateau State Government Executive Order on the fight against the novel Coronavirus, by a faction of the State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to hold large political gathering in some few days to come.”
“We have it on good authority that the PDP, intends to bring together a lot of people to inaugurate a faction of its purported new wards executive committees, probably on Thursday, the 30 of April 2020.”
“Such an action if and when it happens is a clear manifestation of the PDP’s recklessness and clear violation of the Executive Order, instituting total lockdown and banning all gatherings, including political activities.”
“It is instructive to stress that, such action is not only an affront on the executive order, but a clear non chalant attitude of the PDP, that is tantamount to disrespect to constituted authority and inimical towards the overall well being of our people.”
“Whereas, going by the unseen common enemy in place, the novel Coronavirus, and pursuant to the executive order, today all political parties seems to be silent as the world bows to “COVID-19 political party,” which we should in unison come together to fight to the latter. Unfortunately, the PDP is toying with this monster and playing bad games with the lives of the Plateau people.”
If it were for just political reasons, we wouldn’t have cared to talk, but because we feel that our people need protection and must be protected, we therefore cannot fold our arms seeing unmindful people trying to abuse the well being of our people and by extension the might of governance”.
“The PDP or any other person or persons are hereby reminded and cautioned that the APC lead adminstration will not condone any act that will breach the safety and well being of its people.”
“At this juncture, we are urging the PDP to halt any planned political activity in the interest of the well being of the people, until the state is declared free of the common enemy of the novel Coronavirus.”
“In the event where they fail to heed this call, we further urge the relevant security agencies and apprehend all violators of Government directives.”
by Alexander Aleburu

The Northern Governors Forum Commiserates With DG DSS Over The Death Of His Mother.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Northern Governor Forum has commiserate with the Director General of the Department of the State Services(DSS) Yusuf Magaji Bichi over the death of his mother Hajiya Kareematu Abubarka Bichi who died at the age of 96 years of age.

The chairman of the forum and Governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong enlogised the late Hajiya kareematu Abubakar who served her immediate family and community with the fear of God and lived an extraordinary life of sacrifice.

The condolence message is contained in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and public affairs to the Governor Dr.Simon Makut Machan and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital on the 26th April, 2020.

Lalong said though the demise of the late Hajiya Kareematu creates a vacuum to the family , her good works and positive impact on the community brings a lot of comfort as her legacies will remain fresh in the minds of many who savoured her love.

The chaiman however prayed that Almighty Allah will receive Hajiya Bichi’s soul and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irrepar

able loss.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State Resumed Total Lockdown Relaxed 3 Days Ago.

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau state is to resume total lockdown of the state by midnight 26th April, 2020 after 3 days of relaxing it to enable the citizens of the state stuck their various homes

As governor Lalong wishes to remind citizens that the total lockdown of the State as a result of the Corona Virus Pandemic ravaging the entire country resumes midnight Sunday 26th April , 2020 after the three day window, as announced earlier by the Governor in a State broadcast on 23rd April, 2020

This is contained in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor Dr Makut Macham dated 26th April, 2020 and made available to this medium in Jos the plateau state capital.

To this effect, the press statement read , all citizens are enjoined to abide by all provisions of the lockdown as violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

The statement further said the details of the lockdown will be unveiled in due course.

The Government however use the statement to appreciate all law abiding citizens of the state km to support and cooperation in the fight against this pandemic, and assures them that it is doing everything possible to curtail the situation, particularly now that the State has an index case.

And urgue the citizens of the state to disregard fake and unverified information, and seek reliable communication from relev

ant Government channels at all times.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Commander OPSH Reveals Strategies Adopted To End Plateau Sporadic Crisis. 

By, giwa alex, jos

The Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in plateau state Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, has revealed the strategies the army in the state has identify to end the lingering crises in Plateau state.

As the securities operation in the state would improve on the security situations across the Joint Operational Area through constant dialogues with relevant stakeholders, which forms part of the non-kinetic activities adopted by the operation to stem wanton killings in the state.

Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo who is the new Commander of Operation Save Haven(OPSH) in plateau state revealed this during his familiarization visits to some traditional rulers in the state.

Major General Okonkwo stated that the operation would improve on the security situations across the Joint Operational Area through constant dialogues with relevant stakeholders, which forms part of the non-kinetic activities adopted by the operation to stem wanton killings in the state.

He further added that the coordinated operations are being carried out by troops across its Joint Operational Areas and would be sustained until total peace is restored.

“OPSH would not be overwhelmed in its duty and remain professional and neutral in discharging its mandate anyone found sponsoring crimes to the detriment of the state will be dealt with according to the law”.

Major General Okonkwo stressed that during his visits, the Fulani and Irigwe communities in the state have vowed to embrace peace, calling on the publics to cooperate with (OPSH) by giving relevant and timely information to sustain its operations against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.

The Commander also visited troops’ locations in Southern Kaduna, Jebbu Miango, Barkin-Ladi, Mangu, Shendam, Bokkos and Wase as part of his operational visit having assumed the command a fortnight ago.

In another related development, Major General Okonkwo has also paid visits to other sister security agencies in the state in a bid to cement the existing relationship among them, therefore soliciting for further cooperation and robust synergy to end crisis.

The OPSH was lauded in its professional ways of tackling security challenges across its Joint Operational Area.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Set Up Committee To Extradites Almajiris To Their Various States.

By, giwa alex, Jos
In line with Governor Lalong’s directives over the banning of beggers a.k.a Almajiris in Jos and Bukuru metropolis of plateau state, has constitute committee to enforce the governor’s order.
This is occasioned by the grave danger

the Almajiris children in the state are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Covid -19 pandemic and in line with the resolution of the Northern Governor’s forum which took into consideration the social challenges associated with the system and accelerating impact of the corona virus in plateau state and the country as whole.

Governor lalong stated this today 25th April, 2020 during the swearing in of the fifteen(15) man committee to enforce the extradition of Almajiris in the state held at the Old Government House in jos the plateau state capital.
Governor lalong represented by the secretary to the state government, professor Danladi Abok Atu said the term of reference of the committee include :
To search and establish records of Almajiris in jos and Bukuru metropolis and other parts of the state, to identify the indigenous Almajiris and recommend appropriate measure for enrolment into conventional registered schools, vocational training centre or Islamic institution and to identified the categories of Almajiris from the other parts of the federation or neighbouring countries and recommend them for return to their various states or country of origin.
The other terms of reference according to governor Bako Lalong is to identify and recommend any community leader , parent or cleric who resists the ban on Almajiri in the state for appropriate disciplinary action and other responsibility to the realization of it objectives.
The fifteen(15) man committee has col Salihu lnusa(rtd) as its chairman while permanent Secretary (CSS) is to serve as the committee secretary.
by Alexander Aleburu

Police Demands Cash As Bail Condition As 34 Suspects Kept In One Cell.

By,giwa alex, Jos

Not fewer than thirty four (34) persons suspected to have committed various crime were arrested and strapped in very cell that can be best described as pigeon hole at the (A) Division in Plateau State Police Command headquarters when the country is battle lying with covid-19 total lockdown in plateau state under mainding the social distancing directives by the president.

One of the suspect who spoke to our reporter on condition of anoynim

ous confirmed that the number of the suspects that was inside the small cell where initially more that thirty-eight (38) suspects stuffed inside like sadin(package)fish.

He said the number reduced because some of them threatened to protest because their health is facing serious threat without ventilation and high level of congestion, which informed the police to hast their arraignment at a Mobil court at Yan Gauyi in plateau state.

You would recalled that police are saddled with the responsibility to enforcement the order of restricting the gathering of people numbering 10 inside one cell but allow up 38 people to be kept in one cell.

According to our source ,the police were demanding for 100k ,10k as bail condition were those who meet the discharge conditions were released on bail as the other are left to languish in the cell that can be best describe as hell on earth.

One of the victim ,Mallam Nasiru Mohammad told our medium that he was arrested and brought to A Division on last Saturday in connection to the Lexus Jeep sold by three of them which eventually turned out to be scam as the buyer transfered fake bank alert into his account.

He says ,the transaction which amounted to the sum of 3.8 Million naira ,and the guy duped them with the fake bank alert provide them with fake information about himself pretending he was an airforce officer .

Mohammad added that the other suspect had already been released on bail condition while they still languishing here inside cell all because we can’t afford bail fees requested by the Nigeria Police command .

CP Isaac O Akinmoyede

The Command PPRO ,DSP Ubah Gabriel Agaba told our medium that the bail condition is still free ,that the papers on his desk are list of defaulters who flout the order of total lockdown in plateau state and they are before mobile court.

He explained further that the police have not demand for anyone of the suspect to pay for his/her bail,however, those who meet the conditions are already home.

When our reporter sort to know why Nasiru Mohammad was still in police cell when the prime suspect had already been granted bail after paying 100k ,he denied having knowledge of the case .

The 34 persons risk contacting the pandemic of close contact and lack of distancing order of the federal, state government enforcement order.

They complaint bitterly that their fundamental right has been bridge under the present Democratic government to keep them in one cell like animals.

by Alexander Aleburu

OMPAN Commensurates With Governor Lalong ,Condemn None Inclusion ,Ban On Its Members .

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) ,Plateau state chapter ,Ag chairman, Yakubu Busari has commensurates with Governor Simon Bako Lalong over the unfortunate record of first Covid -19 index case in the state as he condemned the manner the association members are been treated across some States in Nigeria especially during the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic .
Busari in a join press statement signed by ,the Ag Chairman Yakubu Busari ,Secretary Jide Afolabi urged the plateau state government to involve the online Practitioners in moving the state forward through objective reportage.
The online Practitioners in plateau state have contributed a lot for lalong emerging as the governor of the state in 2015 and went round across the 17 LGAs for his campaign but were neglected after the victory was announced .
We have extended our maturity and understanding with the regime having done enough to introduced program or his people oriented projects that touch humanity.
However, our complaint started with the Late Emmanuel Nanle who was then the Director of Press to Governor Bako Lalong, and now the present Director of press Makut Simon without listening ears to the plight of the association who received attacks during the Former Governor Jonah David Jang and Lalong now kick us away from rebuilding the good work we did in bringing him to power.
In another similar development, the National PRO of the Online Media Practioners Association of Nigeria , Ismaila YK said we received with shock, the news of Governor Umahi’s life ban on two list journalists: Chijioke Agwu of Sun Newspaper and Peter Okutu of Vanguard newspaper respectively.
It is rather unfortunate, that in this particular time where stakeholders the world over are closing ranks to create a common front, to execute the war against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic that’s sweeping through Nigeria, a governor who should be seen sleeves up, in service, to ensure the safety of his people from the pandemic and it’s immediate and eventual economic implications, is instead wasting time on a losing battle against journalists going about their legitimate business.
What is particularly scary and of great concern, is the governor’s spat during a statewide broadcast, that if “the journalists think they have the pen, he has the koboko”. This arrogance was also on display when he declared, in clear Draconian style, that the people of the state might unleash mayhem on the journalists if they refuse to leave Ebonyi state.
OMPAN considers the above statement a call to violence against the journalists whose only sin is reporting the true state of affairs in the state. Here then, is why OMPAN wants to state categorically clear, that should anything happen to the two journalists, Governor David Umahi should be ready to take responsibility, or face the wrath of the pen he has so arrogantly and disdainfully dismissed.
For the sake of peace, especially in this material time, OMPAN calls on Governor Umahi to beat a quick retreat, lift the needless ban and retract his damaging statements with respect to the safety of the journalists without delay.
The Nigerian Journalists is held to a code of conduct and ethics which if violated, invites sanction(s) commensurate with the transgression(s). However, nowhere was it stated that state governors can usurp the powers of the Nigerian Union of Journalists which is the statutory body responsible for the discipline of erring members, to play judge and jury on issues bothering on the professionalism of journalists.
The authors of the Nigerian Constitution didn’t make a mistake when they unambiguously spelt out the right of the journalist in section 39 subsection one of the 1999 constitution as amended. And, under no circumstances will OMPAN fold it’s arms and watch governors or other trigger happy Executives continue to trample on the sanctity of the Journalism profession.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Relaxs 14 Days Lockdown For Three Days.

By, giwa alex , jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has relaxed the 14 days lockdown directives which

end at the midnight 23th April , 2020 with more three days.

This will enable the people to restock their homes , there after, the total lockdown will resume on Monday 27th April , 2020 as the detail of the next lockdown shall be issue in due course.
Governor Lalong stated this today in his state broadcast to mark the end of 14 days quarantine period over Covid-19 pandemic, held on 23rd April , 2020 at the Old Government House Ray Field jos , plateau state capital, the detail of the next phase of the lockdown will be issue to the citizens of plateau state in due course.
Governor Lalong said by implication, the earlier restriction of movement of vehicles still remain ,all markets remain closed expect those selling food items, pharmaceuticals and cooking gas.
“All illegal street trading , street hawking , begging, illegal Sunday market in Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and it environs remain banned.”
He further add that “social joints , Nightclubs, drinking parlours, are to remain closed, while restaurants are advised to prepare take aways for their customers to avoid crowding.”
Governor lalong stressed that those selling items other than food , water and pharmaceutical, government will allowed them the opportunity to sell their goods to customers on demand as their shop shall remained locked and adviced them to display their phone contact for their customers to reach them through their various contacts.
He also add that motor parks are to capture and keep data including contacts of all inbound and outbound passagers as well as adhere strictly to social distancing and mass guadering prohibition order and hygiene regulations.
The commerical vehicles operators , keke Napep, cars and Buses are to abide by restriction on number of passagers to carry, which have been spelled out as 1, 4 and 6 respectively.
The governor warned the tricycle operators against their fragrant violation of the government directives over number of passagers they are to carry per trip as the government will not hesitate to place total ban on their operation if they did not check their lawlessness .
Lalong call on churches and mosques to maintain the hitherto social distancing of 50 persons provisions and hygiene regulation as the ban of anniversaries and cultural festivals is still enforce.
The governor said the farms in the state are exempted from the restriction as they are required to go to their farms within their villages now that the rain have started and observe all guidelines for social distancing and those selling fertilizers , insecticides, seeds and other farm essentials.
” The producers of bread, food water and beverages are also exempted”.
Lalong said considering the danger the Almajiri children are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic, I am directing the immediate profiling and return of the Almajiris from the state to their respectives states of origin to join their families and committee to be headed by Brig.General Salihu lnusa(rtd) should start the action which is in tandem with the resolution reached at the Northern Governor’s Forum, which agreed to act in unison to protect these vulnerable children and further reduce the chances for the spread of the disease.
He advised the citizens to use Face Masks especially where they are in contact with others, in other to cut down chances of infections , transmission of Covid-19 expecially those who are above 65 years of age are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary movements as they are at higher risk of Covid-19 infection.
As he said the government will soon start the distribution of palliatives to those who falls under the categories.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Relaxs 14 Days Lockdown For Three Days.

By, giwa alex , jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has relaxed the 14 days lockdown directives which

end at the midnight 23th April , 2020 with more three days.

This will enable the people to restock their homes , there after, the total lockdown will resume on Monday 27th April , 2020 as the detail of the next lockdown shall be issue in due course.
Governor Lalong stated this today in his state broadcast to mark the end of 14 days quarantine period over Covid-19 pandemic, held on 23rd April , 2020 at the Old Government House Ray Field jos , plateau state capital, the detail of the next phase of the lockdown will be issue to the citizens of plateau state in due course.
Governor Lalong said by implication, the earlier restriction of movement of vehicles still remain ,all markets remain closed expect those selling food items, pharmaceuticals and cooking gas.
“All illegal street trading , street hawking , begging, illegal Sunday market in Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and it environs remain banned.”
He further add that “social joints , Nightclubs, drinking parlours, are to remain closed, while restaurants are advised to prepare take aways for their customers to avoid crowding.”
Governor lalong stressed that those selling items other than food , water and pharmaceutical, government will allowed them the opportunity to sell their goods to customers on demand as their shop shall remained locked and adviced them to display their phone contact for their customers to reach them through their various contacts.
He also add that motor parks are to capture and keep data including contacts of all inbound and outbound passagers as well as adhere strictly to social distancing and mass guadering prohibition order and hygiene regulations.
The commerical vehicles operators , keke Napep, cars and Buses are to abide by restriction on number of passagers to carry, which have been spelled out as 1, 4 and 6 respectively.
The governor warned the tricycle operators against their fragrant violation of the government directives over number of passagers they are to carry per trip as the government will not hesitate to place total ban on their operation if they did not check their lawlessness .
Lalong call on churches and mosques to maintain the hitherto social distancing of 50 persons provisions and hygiene regulation as the ban of anniversaries and cultural festivals is still enforce.
The governor said the farms in the state are exempted from the restriction as they are required to go to their farms within their villages now that the rain have started and observe all guidelines for social distancing and those selling fertilizers , insecticides, seeds and other farm essentials.
” The producers of bread, food water and beverages are also exempted”.
Lalong said considering the danger the Almajiri children are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic, I am directing the immediate profiling and return of the Almajiris from the state to their respectives states of origin to join their families and committee to be headed by Brig.General Salihu lnusa(rtd) should start the action which is in tandem with the resolution reached at the Northern Governor’s Forum, which agreed to act in unison to protect these vulnerable children and further reduce the chances for the spread of the disease.
He advised the citizens to use Face Masks especially where they are in contact with others, in other to cut down chances of infections , transmission of Covid-19 expecially those who are above 65 years of age are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary movements as they are at higher risk of Covid-19 infection.
As he said the government will soon start the distribution of palliatives to those who falls under the categories.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Residents Raises Alarm Over Governor Lalong Converting Their Community To  COVID-19 Quarantine Centre .

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By, giwa alex, jos

The Community in plateau state has raised alarm on the plan by the state government led by Simon Bako lalong to convert part of their community to Covid-19 Quarantine Centre.

A body under the auspices of Coalition of Concerned Heipang Health Professionals, Berom Youth Moulders’ Association and Development Associations in Heipang Community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of plateau raised the alarm over the conversion of a popular hotel located within residential area in the community into a quarantine centre for COVID-19.

The alarm is contained in a communique issued on Saturday 18th April, 2020 at the end of a one day workshop on Risk Communication and Community safety measures against COVID-19 pandemic organized by concerned health professionals and collaboration with Berom Youth Moulders’ Association in the community which the Coalition insisted that the action is against WHO guidelines for the establishment of such a facility.

The communique signed by the leadership of BYM Heipang District, Concerned Heipang Health Professionals and Heipang Progressives’ Development Association was read by Da David Bot.

“Bot said the community is concern that weeks ago, the Plateau State government established a quarantine centre at Godiya Tourists Resort which is within a residential area, without the knowledge of leaders and members of the community, in view of the inherent risk the facility poses to residents of the area. “

“According to Bot, WHO guidelines for establishing a quarantine centre clearly indicates amongst others that the facility be sited in a location at the outskirt of the town and must be far from residential homes and crowded places.”

He added that the guidelines also stipulates that the facility should be close to a tertiary health facility for easy commuting of quarantine clients who might develop symptoms within the period.

“Bot said the community wondered why government disregarded these guidelines in view of the highly contagious nature of COVID-19, siting the centre within residential area as the quarantine centre shares fence with a residential home.”

The community noted with concern that innocent and untrained workers in the hotel who live within the community still render services as against International best practices which states that stewards should be withdrawn once the hotel is leased out for this purpose and professionals be engaged.

Bot further disclosed that, a visit to the facility by the community revealed that the centre lacks biomedical waste management infrastructure and its internal operations leave much to be desired with regards to public/community health.

He said the community was shocked to meet a lady her about 20s carrying waste and disposable plates which quarantine subjects have used within the compound in a mesh basket as against leak-proof red, black or yellow containers as stipulated by WHO.

According to the communique, more disturbing was the fact that the lady was not kitted in any personal protective equipment (PPE) and waste is disposed in an open space within the hotel were rats, lizards, birds and scavenger dog can easily access.

The communique further noted that the Community also wondered why the hotel in use has not been conspicuously marked with safety signage at the entrance and around the perimeter fencing to keep unsuspecting residents and customers of the hotel at bay.

The people of the Community however commended efforts of the federal and plateau state governments geared towards winning the battle against this pandemic, appealed to the Plateau state government to consider the relocation of the centre to a safer location like the Inland Container Depot within the Heipang community which is distance from residential area or another place that meets WHO guidelines.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : lrigwe Killings  J.T Useni Challenge Securities To Raise To Their Responsibilities ,  Donates Palliative. 

By, giwa alex, jos

Jeremiah Useni(Rtd) has challenge the securities agencie in the state to raise up its constitutional responsibilities of protecting

lives and properties.

As he condemned the killing of the innocent defenceless communities in strong term particuarly at this period when the state is complete lockdown occassion by ravaging corona virus pandemic and the killing still go on unchallenged.

Senator JT Usani give the challenge in a press statement signed by the former senator’s media consultant Yiljap Ibraham and made available to this medium in Jos the plateau state capital .

The governorship candidate at the 2019 general election under PDP in the state, represented by the director general of his compaign organization prof Dimis Mai Lafia described the killings in lrigwe community as senseless, hineous and callous in killings of defenceless members of the community, and distribute palliatives as measure to mitigate the effects of the lockdown.

He said the the senator suppose to have been around but lockdown in Abuja.

“The senator is unable to personally come to condole with you because of the Lockdown in the Federal Capital Abuja.”

He dispatched this high and strong delegation to come and condole with you over the attack on your community by unidentified gun men.

15 bags of rice and One Hundred Thousand Naira cash to the Irigwe Traditional Council was given to the community by the senator which he said would help to mitigate the effect of lockdown as the state prepared for another lockdown on Sunday Midnight. “

The iteam donated oncludes bags of rice and other iteams including cash.

“When I heard about the attack, I was very sad. I was also amazed that even when there was complete Lockdown of the entire state because of the Coronavirus, killings could still go on without any challenge.”

“I call on the security forces to rise to their responsibility and protect the people from harm. But, we must also be very alert, keep the peace and continue to pray to God as a community.”

On his response, member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, representing Rukuba/Irigwe Constituency Hon Musa Agah Avia, said “Senator Useni’s gesture has really strengthened the Irigwe community.”

in a similar development, the Brra Nggwe Rigwe, His Royal Highness, Rev Ronku Aka, in company of the District Head of Miango and three Village Heads, received the delegation in his palace at Miango, and thanked Gen. Useni for his caring heart.

“Your action has refreshed us, we request you, Sir, to speak for this community using your network wherever you go.”

“We are pained by these constant attacks which have become worse than coronavirus we want peace in this land.

Those on the DG entourage includes, Deputy Governorship PDP Candidate in the 2019 election, Dr James Dalok, PDP Chairman Bassa LG, Maurice Manga, and many Elders of Bassa LGA.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Relaxes 7 Days State Lockdown For 5 Days .

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau state governor Simon Bako Lalong has relaxed the Seven days lockdown directives slammed on the state to forestall the ravaging the coronavirus pandemic in some parts of the country.

Beginning from 11pm Wednesday 15th April , 2020 to 12 midnight Sunday 19th April, 2020 to enable the citizens in the state stuck pile foods in their various home as the earlier lockdown still remain for avoidance of doubt, all other markets remain closed expect those selling foodstuffs, pharmatical products and cooking gas.

Governor lalong made the statement admist cheer to the citizens of plateau state in a live broadcast held at the Old Government House jos , plateau state 15th April, 2020.

Governor Lalong said the total lockdown of the state for seven days which is expected to end today has been extended to Thursday 23rd April, 2020 to allow the medically quarantine period of 14th days advice by medical experts.

The governor stressed that during the period,all illegal street trading , begging , hawking , and illegal Sunday market at Amadu Bello Way and Bukuru metropolis remained banned while clubs, drinking Parlour remain closed and advice restaurants to prepare take away for its customer to avoid over crowding.

Governor Lalong urgue motor Parks in the state to capture and keep data of all the In-bound and Out-bound passages and adhere to government social distancing and mass gardering prohibition order.

“Vehicles and Tricycles are to abide by the number of passages they carry which are to be a fall out of 1, 4 and 6 respectively.

” place of worship has to adhere to fifty social distancing and hand washing directives as the ban of cultural Festivals and all anniversaries in the state is still enforce”.

He warned anybody who violate the boarder closure directives of the governor order shall been arrested , prosecuted and quarantine for 14th days untill he or she is certified that he/she is not having the disease.

The governor use

the medium to advice farmer in the state to go back to farm in their various villages particularly as the raining season set in, and call on them to observe social distancing directives of the government.

The governor said out of the Ninety-Nine persons of covid -19 suspected cases , who come into the state from neighbouring states, all of them test negative of the disease.

“We are grateful to Almighty God that till now , there is no any reported case of covid-19 in the state, that does not mean we’ ll relax on our oar.”

The governor said the Covid-19 treatment centre in the state has finally come to fiction.

“The Bio Safety Centre NVRI in Vom plateau state have been equltpted and certified by National Centre For Disease Control to begin out right Testing for Covid-19 in the state and other neighbouring states.”

” I was at the NVRI Vom to inspect the laboratory , I must say that I sm impressed with the standard of facilities at the centre which has the capacity to carry One Thousand patent per say which can convience serve the state and it surrounding state.

However thank the securities agencies, departments and state services, the army, civil defence, immigration, NDLA, and the correctional service and their personnel.

Governor lalong further thank the member of the vigilante , neighborhood , political association and band leaders of state for their supports towards the success of the lockdown exercise.

“My thank also go to the member of state House of Assembly, judiciary, and local governments for their support towards the success the success of one week lockdown of the state.

He appreciate the forth estate of the realm for their support for making their activities known .

by Alexander Aleburu

I Have Never Been As Unsure Of Nigeria Future As I Am Now………Bishop Mathew Kukah

By, giwa alex jos

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Bishop of Sokoto Mathew Kukah has again expresses his fear for the uncertainty future of our great country Nigeria as he said he has not express fear like now of the future of the country like now.

Because, we pray and fast and leave everything to God when God has given us all we need to survive and build a nation.

Bishob Kukah observation is contained in an Easter message to the Christians all over the country and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

According to the equvocator Rev.father after the nation independence in 1960 , each country went to work.

But in Nigeria, after independence, our people went to prayer and fasting.

So, while we were praying, Malaysia came here and took our palm seedlings and build a great factory of it.

While we were praying, Singapore went into investment in technology,

While we were praying, India went into ICT.

“While we were praying, China went to massive industrialization,

While we were shouting Allah Alakuba! UAE went into massive infrastructural development,

While we were binding and casting Lucifer, Japan went into technological development.

While we were speaking in tongues, Denmark went into education of her citizens.

While we were mounting big speakers in our places of worship, USA was mounting man on the moon.

After our prayers, God, being a wise God decided to reward us according to our labour.

Since those that went into industrialization, technology, infrastructural development, ICT, education had been rewarded accordingly, It’s only wise God rewards us with our efforts in prayers.

That’s why today, Nigerian pastors are competing in building the biggest churches that’s why there are more prayer houses and worship places than hospitals and schools. That’s why people rush to prayer houses for medical and business solutions instead of hospitals.

That’s why we don’t do business proposals before jumping into business since we are going to back it up with prayers. And when such collapse, we blame devil.

That’s why it’s a sin to say anything negative about pastors and imams.

That’s why our pastors don’t consider the opinion of engineers while building and blame devil when the building collapsed

That’s why faith in God replaces building pillars and when it collapsed we blame it on Lucifer.

That’s why our pastors are making sure they plant church branches instead of schools in every street in Nigeria.

That’s why we always wait for God to do that which ability to accomplish he has already handed over to us.

That’s why we want our teachers to labour on earth and come to heaven for their rewards.

Nigeria is a prayer loving, God fearing nation. Religion has taken the place of technology, infrastructure, education and all.

When we are traveling, we ignore all the necessary road requirements, servicing of our vehicles and pray. And, once we pray, we can put a half fit vehicle on the road and blame our step mother or mother in law if anything goes wrong.

That’s why there are more people dying on our roads that wild life animals in the wild.

Because, we pray and fast and leave everything to God when God has given us all we need to survive .

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :  Jos -North Chairman Shahu Usman Provides Water And Other Palliatives To Communities.

By, giwa alex Jos
As part of palliative measure on total lockdown directive order by governor Simon Bako Lalong on the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the entire globe, the management committee chairman of Jos North LG plateau state, Alh.Shehu Usman has provides water and other palliative to his communities for domestic use.
The gesture is to compliment the efforts of the state governor Simon Lalong in providing water for the citizens of the state during the period of the lockdown.
This gesture was made known in a press statement dated 13th April 2020 and signed by the senior information officer to the chairman Shehu Usman and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital .
“The gesture according to the Chairman is to compliment the state Government’s effort in providing water to citizens during the Lockdown period”
“Shehu Usman described water as an essential commodity to human existence and maintain the desire of his administration to continue providing portable water to aid the people of the area during the Lockdown to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 Pandemic
“He stressed that the council recognises that compliance with measures put in place come with some inconveniences.”
Councilor representing Tudun wada ward Christopher Azi expressed gratitude to the Chairman for providing water and other palliatives which include Rice and spaghetti.”
“Azi said he has since distributed the items to the vulnerable people in the area and called on other well spirited individuals to emulate the Chairman’s magnanimity.”
“Some of the beneficiaries who spoke appreciated the Chairman’s gesture by supplying water to their door step at a time they need it most and assured of their prayer for his administration.”
“Shehu Usman commended members of the Vigilante Nigeria and Neighborhood watch for proactiveness in complimenting the effort of security agencies to ensure success of the total Lockdown directive by Governor Simon Lalong.”
“Usman said there is ninety eight percent compliance in Jos- North Local Government Area and commended residents of the area for their understanding to stay at home to halt the spread of the pandemic.
The Chairman added that the fight against COVID -19 is a collective one and called on citizens to put hands on deck and work with Government to fight the disease”.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Lilian Madaki Felicitate With Christians In Plateau/Youth Leader PDP Central Zone On Easter Celebration.

By, giwa alex, Jos

An assistant Youth Leader aspirant under People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state Hon.Lilian Madaki has felicitate with plateau state in general, and the Youth Leader Plateau Central Zone in particular on the Celebration of Easter.

As she urgued the YOUTH to remain thankful to God Almighty because the death and resurrection of our saviour, Lord Jesus Christ given us hope for eternity with chances to be his good ambassadors in our area of endeavors.

Hon.Lilian extended the Easter greeting in a statement personally signed by her and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.

The Easter message which reads in part, urgued the citizens of plateau state to use the Easter celebration and be fervent in prayer over the corona pandemic ravaging the entire globe.

“Though this year 2020 Celebration is marred by the covid-19 pandemic Challenges which has thrown the whole world to a state of confusion, let continue to be prayerful, heart filled with love and peace, adhere to government order to help prevent the virus spreading.”

“Remain Calm, be prayerful, Stay informed as covid-19 is real and doesn’t respect religion, ethnic, race, social, economic or one’s political status.”

Madaki charged the plateau citizens to adhere to the government stay at home directive and religiously follow the advice of the medical experts of regular hands washing and social distancing.

“Do not be Panic, be prayerful, Stay at home and Stay safe, Curb the Spread of Corona Virus.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Promises Palliatives, As Citizens Groans Under Lockdown On Fumigation Against Covid-19

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Promises Palliatives, As Citizens Groans Under Lockdown On Fumigation Against Covid-19

By, giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has promised the citizens of the state his government would soon find ways of providing palliative measure to assist the weak and vulnerable in the state.
This as the citizens in the state groans under the seven(7) days of the state government lockdown order to fumigate the state against the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic.
Governor Lalong made the promise today 10th April, 2020 during the flagging off fumigation of the state against Covid-19 pandemic held at the terminus roundabout in jos north local government of plateau state.
The governor said although the state has not record any outbreak of covid -19 pandemic, like some of the states in Nigeria, but its imperative to prevent it now that it has not enter , than to wait until when it enter which may be difficult to control which necessitate the government decision to fumigate the entire state and it environs.
He further add that, he is not unmindful of the pain and hardship the citizens of the state are facing during the unfortunate period of lockdown, as the government we soon role out palliative measure to assist the weak and the vulnerable in the state.
The governor stressed that he is sad for the state to been going through this harrowing experience of lockdown during this period of Easter celebration to mark the celebration of the death and resurration of our Lord Jesus Christ, and pray for His sacrifice for mankind.
Governor lalong prayed that with God , the country Nigeria and plateau state in particular shall surmmout the situation o

ccassion by covid-19 pandemic and bounce back to resume normal life , and call far patience and prayer from the citizens of the state.

As he urgue the Muslims to use the day to offer solemn Zuhur prayers in their various homes for God to intervene and save Nigeria from this calamity of covid-19 pandemic.
He add that the state shall be getting a “Testing Centre” in the coming days that will also boost the capacity to identify any case faster and advice all the citizens of the state to stay at home in line with the government directive in order to achieve the aim of the exercise.
However thank the religious , traditional , political and community leaders and their followers for their cooperation and understanding during the state difficult times.
Earlier in her speech the director of the company handling the fumigation Susan Bentu said the chemical is not only effective on coronavirus alone but other diseases .
Present at the fumigation Flagg off were the commissioners and other government appointees.
by Alexander Aleburu

Major Gen.Angbazo Promised To Collaborate With Major Gen.Okonkwo In Restoring Peace To Plateau State.

By, giwa alex, jos

The New Commander Operation SAVE HAVEN(OPSH) Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo and Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Major General Nuhu Angbazo has promised to work together to bring lasting peace to plateau state hitherto bedeviled by crisis and sporadic killings.

As the state which is hitherto known for its peace and tourism status , has for over a decade now Change into theatre of war with little or no respect for human lives.

The duo made the promise when the Commander Operation Save Haven(OPSH) Major General Okonkwo paid the Officer Commanding(GOC)3 Division , Major General Nuhu Angbazo familiarization visit 9th April , 2020 at the Division Headquarters, Maxwell Khobe cantonment Rukuba , jos , plateau state.

Major General Okonkwo stressed that the collaboration and support of the two Generals is lmperative to bring lasting peace to plateau state and it environ hitherto know for it peaceful status in time past , as the two General promised to enhance the existing relationship between (OPSH) and 3 Division

In his response, the (GOC)3 Division , Major General Nuhu Angbaza promise that 3 Division will work closely with (OPSH) to bring total peace to plateau state.

The Operational Area , further add that the Division will strengthened the existing relationship between the duo that has yielded positive results in the time past.

In a similar development , the commander (OPSH) Chukuemeka Okonkwo also paid an Operational visit to sector (3) Tactical Headquarters, Forward Operational Base Hukke and Kwall where he charged the troops to be proactive , resilient in their professional duties and assured them of the Division’s support at all times.

by Alexander Aleburu

General Okonkwo promised to partner with media practitioners to restore peace

By, giwa, alex, Jos

The New Special Task Force (STF) commandant for Operation Safe Heaven in Plateau state ,Major General Chukwu Emeka Okonkwo has promised to partner with all media practitioners in the state to promote peaceful coexistence between the three states under his command.

Okonkwo promised to build on the land mark achievement of his predecessor major general Augustine Angudu in restoring peace to the states including Bauchi ,Kaduna and Plateau state as a home of peace and tourism.

The New commander who just assumed office few days back , made the statement at the operation Headquarters along Tudu wada Road Jos, plateau state capital during the General’s familiarization with the media at it headquarter in jos , plateau state capital.

Okonkwo said the force has change it modus oprandi of dealing directly with media practitioners but rather in addressing the media activities hence forth.

“We want to use this medium to tell you that from now onwards, to address press now our defense headquarter under the purview of major general Eneche.”

He said that does’t mean the operation at the state level in plateau can’t be briefing the press when it become unavoidable to do so.

He charged the press to always verified the facts of any stories from the operation before publication as the door of the command is wide open for any verification of fact for the interest of the state.

He add that he is not telling the press to cover the operation of the activies of the command as the command is not having anything to hide.

On the sporadic attack on some communities in Bassa LG of the state where no fewer than ten people has been reported to have lost their lives, he said the command is set to pay visit to the affected communities and have meeting with them with the view of shielding their sword.

As he solicited for the cooperation of the men of the forth estate of the realm for cordial relationship for peaceful coexistence in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Buhari’s Govt Is Physically Incompetent,Mentally Imbecile And Cannot Think Outside The Box———–Atiku Abubakar.

By, Our Reporter, jos
The Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has berates the government of Muhammadu Buhari as he described it as physically incompetent and mentally imbecile and cannot think outside the box.
The presidential candidate under the People Democratic Party (PDP)in 2019 general election Alh.Abubakar said President Buhari’s cabinet are physically incompetent and mentally imbecile that can’t think outside the box.
Atiku passed the verdict in a long essay circulated today on the net on “How Nigeria and Africa Can Surmount The Effects Of The Coronavirus.”
The Turaki Adamawa said the oil crisis being faced by the Buhari administration was also faced by the Obasanjo administration which I was part of.
Atiku argued that the oil price crash should not be enough to trigger an economic crisis.
Nigeria’s 2020 budget was predicated on $57, but oil prices are now in the $30s range after falling into the 20s argued that the situation does not call for panic.
“After all, the current price of oil was lower than it is today when President Obasanjo and I assumed office on May 29, 1999. Yet we paid off Nigeria’s entire foreign debt.”
“However, there are two remarkable differences, the first is that we had a stellar cabinet between 1999-2007.
“We had the right people manning our economy.
“We certainly would not have proposed to take out a $500 million loan to digitalise the Nigerian Television Authority, or devote ₦37 billion to renovating the National Assembly complex (which was built from the scratch at less than 20% of that amount)”, he said.
Atiku pummelled the Buhari government further:
“Today’s Nigerian government is severely lacking in qualified hands. And nothing proves this than the state of the Presidency itself.
“To think that after devoting ₦13 billion to the State House Clinic in the last five years, it is virtually useless as we face the most significant public health challenge of our national life. That is a pointer to the state of our federal government”.
Atiku wondered why the Buhari administration is always quick to seek foreign loans to solve domestic economic problems.
“Why is it that the Nigerian government is always quick to want to borrow at every instance?
“It shows a lazy mindset and an inability to take those sacrifices necessary to get the economy into shape.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : (CBN) Raises Alarm As Cyber Crime Go On Rampage.

By, giwa alex, jos
“The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has raised alarm as cyber related crime went on rampage taken advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic to defraud innocent citizens, steal sensitive information,
or gain unauthorized access to computers or mobile devices usingvarious techniques.”
This trend is not peculiar to Nigeria as there has been a rise in COVID-19-related cyber ? criminal activities all over the world.
“The apex bank of Nigeria raised the alarm in a press release on the 6th April, 2020 signed by the Director Corporate Communication lsaac Okorafor an made available to this medium online.
According to the release which read in part,”.
“Our priority is to ensure that Nigerian banking customers are aware of the ongoing trend to prevent them from falling victim to such cyber crimes.”
“Some of the cyber-criminal activities using the COVID-19 pandemic are outlined below:
Phishing campaigns: cyber-criminals send out emails claiming to be from health organizations such as the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) or the World Health

Organization (WHO).”

“The email may contain a link which, if clicked, steals login credentials
or other confidential information from the victim’s computer or mobile device.”
“Relief Packages: Cyber-criminals have also been sending messages via social media or
emails asking people to click on links to register in order to get their COVID-19 relief
packages from the Government or other organisations. They simply use this to get
confidential information from unwary victims. “
“Relief package scams also come in the form
of phone calls asking people to provide their banking details to receive relief packages.”
“A sample is as seen below:
Impersonation: Cyber-criminals place calls to individuals claiming to be staff of their banks
and asking them to get mobile apps that would help them get through this pandemic period.
Such mobile apps are however used to steal information from the victims’ mobile phones
among other things.
Criminals have also produced COVID-19 maps, which”
“To ensure that bank customers and citizens do not fall victim to these cyber-crimes, please
observe the following precautions:
Beware of and verify emails or phone calls claiming to be from NCDC, WHO or
Government, especially when such emails request your banking information or to
click on a link. Visit official websites of relevant organizations for desired information”.
“Avoid clicking on links or attachments in emails that claim to have more information
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“Avoid downloading mobile apps from untrusted sources; and
Obtain relief package or other information from trusted news media.”
“While we work to keep safe physically and prevent further spread of the virus, members of
the public should endeavor to apply caution in order to beat not just the COVID-19 Virus
but also the cyber-criminals seeking to take advantage of its spread for nefarious acts.
The Central Bank of Nigeria will continue to monitor and investigate these activities and
provide updates as they occur”.
by Alexander Aleburu

No Government In Plateau State That Has Accorded Priority To Security Like Governor Lalong——Bashir Musa Sati

By, giwa alex, jos

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PC government led by Simon Bako Lalong administration in plateau state has been described as on of the administration in the state that has pay more attention and priority on security and safety of it citizens.

This is noticeable considering the security measures, community dialogues and to some extent drastic measures of arresting community and Hardo leadership at any giving attacks on innocent people within their domain.

This was stated in a press statement released by the secretary of All Progressive Congress(APC) in plateau state, 5th April, 2020 personally signed by the Secretary of the party in the state Barrister Bashir Musa Sati and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

The statement with the Caption “Facts And PDP’s Irrational Postulation, “Said the party would have not boarder to respond to the baseless insinuations of the politically drowning opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but just to put the record straight.

“Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have any cause to contemplate responding to the irrational, wishful and nonchalance attitudes of the People’s Democratic Party’s political gimmicks, at this most trial moments of the state, national and global tragedy.”

“From the on set, every sensible human being has understand the efforts been put in place by this APC lead administration of Simon Lalong, all in trying to protect the lives of Plateau citizens, applying both proactive and stringent measures at one time or another.”

“No Government in Plateau State has accord utmost priority to the security and safety of its citizens, like that of APC-Lalong administration. It is glaringly clear that lots of security measures, community dialogues and to some extent drastic measures of even arresting community and Hardo leadership at any giving attacks on innocent people.”

“The PDP, should not shelved its ignorance of the fact that its alleged, “herders must be APC members,” as it is again a plain truth that herders or whoever the killers are, they do not have regards to which political party one belongs to, rather they attack whoever they perceived as their enemy. Where was the PDP when between 2007-2015, uncountable lives were killed, with attacks unabated till the emergence of the APC-Lalong administration.”

“Again it is a fact that despite the couples of attacks, people are enjoying more of peaceful coexistence than what was obtainable prior to this administration.”

“Even as we condemned any attack and killings including the most recent one on our people, yet we make bold to say, making arrests of suspects shoulders on the security operatives, whom we trust are doing their utmost best to safeguard the lives of all in the state.”

“The PDP should understand better that it is not apt timing, for political gimmicks and the issue of security is sacrosanct, which should not be dragged to plain political lines to the detriment of the citizens, which its claimed to have loved, but failed in its days to protect.”

“On the issue of Corronavirus pandemic, the APC-Lalong, administration has put in place several measures that are aiding in preventing the occurrence of the disease in our state.”

“Recall that we swiftly put the Chinese citizens that came into our state and our citizens working with them on quarantine, whose end results was successfully negative. We further put in place several isolation centers within the three geopolitical zones of the state, even without a single confirmed case of the disease in our state.”

The APC-Lalong administration, has directed for the procurement of additional ventilators and other medical equipments, as well as sets up endowment fund, besides the necessary requisites measures that will see to the prevention of the occurrence of the disease based on health experts recommendations in conformity with the international best measures, all in not only show of concerned but full care about the life and safety of our citizens.

Corronavirus as a world pandemic, which has both health and economic implications on countries, States and individual person’s endeavours, which Plateau State is not exceptional and therefore, the PDP should be wisely enlightened.

In furtherance of all, it is true that Governor Simon Lalong, has summoned a stakeholders meeting, where he met with the members of the State House of Assembly, at which both APC and PDP members attended, as led by their speaker, however, to our dismay the PDP, in its shameful characteristics has said, “but (sic), APC members were invited to project his performance.”

“What more could be mere bewilderments and postulation from the PDP, than it discarding the present of its members, whom were conspicuously present, and for the record notable among whom were; Hon. Daniel Nanbol Listic, Hon. Easter Simi Dusu, Hon. Timothy Dantong and Hon. Tyem Pirfa.”

“We seek to know wither they are not genuine members of the PDP, or is the PDP’s house not in good order, to warrant not having debriefing from members on such significant issues at hand, or did it acted based on ignorance or open quest for relevance after long of its slumber?”

“Reflecting on how the APC-Lalong, inherited almost zero kobo in the coffers of government from the PDP’s ruined resources which left the state in very bad financial status, with almost a year of workers salaries backlogs, myriads of unfinished roads projects, moribund industries and tertiary institutions among others.

“Yet Lalong has been able to settled all the backlog of salaries and is consistently paying salaries as at when due. “

It is on records that Plateau State University Bokkos, has been back with citizens benefitting, the Bokkos fertilizer plant is put back to work, among others. And all the unfinished roads projects were completed by the APC-Lalong administration.”

“Plateau citizens can better explain that our administration has in place ongoing legacy projects spread across the 17 LGA’s of the State, should the PDP’s blind foulded eyes, could not see, we direct them to ask the people.”

“Budgets are projections, wherein good intentions are expressed to execute projects, but such a projection is only achieved with availability of anticipated financial resources, which are indeed not favourable to us within the period in references by the PDP.”

“We concludes that the PDP’s statements are more of hypes aimed at distracting the attention of both the State government and the general public away from the reality of our times, and while we urge for the public to discard its, we also hope and pray that both the unfortunate killings as well as the monster of Corronavirus pandemic, will soon be overcome.”

APC enjoined the citizes in the state to continue to adhere to the federal and state government advice on social distacing and regular hands washing sanitizer advise of health experts and all safety nets against the COVID-19.

by Alexander Aleburu

Baptist Youths :  Adhere to Preventive Measures Against COVID-19

By Our Reporter
Youths of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, have been urged to keep praying against the novel disease, Coronavirus and adhere strictly to preventive and protective measures
The President of the youths under the aegis of the Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, Pastor Onajite Enunuaye in a press release made available to journalists advised youths to follow regular updates on the pandemic in Nigeria and around the globe.
He urged Baptist youths and other Christian faithful to maintain the hygienic lifestyle and continue to pray against the disease stating that it is from the pit of hell.
He said that Christians approach should be to “pray against the disease but more importantly, be more closer to your creator”.
Onajite applauded the government on the measures taken so far to prevent the spread of the disease in the country. He, however, urged the government at all levels to increase the palliatives and ensure that people have access to them without unnecessary bottlenecks.
The statement read in part:
”

The world is being rattled today by the novel coronavirus disease including our country, Nigeria.

“The death toll across the world has risen above 60,000 with over a million people tested positive. Nigeria has recorded over 200 cases with 4 deaths.
“While we commend the government at all levels on the effort to contain the disease, we urge them to ensure that more test and isolation centres are provided and upgraded as we pray to have a lesser number of new cases.
“We equally urge the government, corporate bodies, and philanthropists to provide palliatives for indigent Nigerians who have been forced to stay at home.”
He urged the youths to cooperate with the government in observing the stay at home order and ensure that they follow the guidelines being issued by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and other relevant government bodies like the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 among others.
The NBCYC President urged Christians, especially youths, to use this stay at the home period to study the word of God more and be prayerful saying that all these are signs of the end time.
He prayed that the virus would not have dominion over the people of God in Jesus name.
by Alexander Aleburu

Baptist Youths :  Adhere to Preventive Measures Against COVID-19

By Our Reporter
Youths of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, have been urged to keep praying against the novel disease, Coronavirus and adhere strictly to preventive and protective measures
The President of the youths under the aegis of the Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, Pastor Onajite Enunuaye in a press release made available to journalists advised youths to follow regular updates on the pandemic in Nigeria and around the globe.
He urged Baptist youths and other Christian faithful to maintain the hygienic lifestyle and continue to pray against the disease stating that it is from the pit of hell.
He said that Christians approach should be to “pray against the disease but more importantly, be more closer to your creator”.
Onajite applauded the government on the measures taken so far to prevent the spread of the disease in the country. He, however, urged the government at all levels to increase the palliatives and ensure that people have access to them without unnecessary bottlenecks.
The statement read in part:
”

The world is being rattled today by the novel coronavirus disease including our country, Nigeria.

“The death toll across the world has risen above 60,000 with over a million people tested positive. Nigeria has recorded over 200 cases with 4 deaths.
“While we commend the government at all levels on the effort to contain the disease, we urge them to ensure that more test and isolation centres are provided and upgraded as we pray to have a lesser number of new cases.
“We equally urge the government, corporate bodies, and philanthropists to provide palliatives for indigent Nigerians who have been forced to stay at home.”
He urged the youths to cooperate with the government in observing the stay at home order and ensure that they follow the guidelines being issued by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and other relevant government bodies like the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 among others.
The NBCYC President urged Christians, especially youths, to use this stay at the home period to study the word of God more and be prayerful saying that all these are signs of the end time.
He prayed that the virus would not have dominion over the people of God in Jesus name.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : IPAC Condemns The Process Of Cash Disbursement To Nigerians

By, giwa alex, jos

Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Northern region has condemned in strong term the dubious manners deviod of transparency in the

disbursement of federal government 20,000 Naira

conditional cash transfer to Nigerians by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

The group in a statement signed by Abubakar Dogara for the council, said, “We are not satisfied with the process in place so far for such disbursement, hence, we recommend payment through bank accounts of each beneficiary wether individual or cooperatives, where proper record of the disbursement exercise can be accessed and verified for most prudency and accountability.

“The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development is requested to halt the analogue mode of disbursement presently being applied and activate the use of digital method through banks or any other electronic means of transactions that will guarantee proper financial records, in line with International best practices and above all for the entrenchment of cashless policy of the Federal Government.

“The ministry should be aware that, the sources, volume and the disbursement processes of the monies will be explained to Nigerians after the pandemic.

“Therefore the Ministry should note that it is not giving out charity or alms, but only given responsibility by the government to discharge effectively to the citizenry.”

The forum sympathised with Governor Bala Muhammad, Governor Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai and Governor Seyi Makinde of Bauchi, Kaduna and Oyo states respectively as they tested positive to COVID-19.

“We pray for their speedy recovery. Equally we pray for a speedy recovery of one of our fathers in the country, Abba kyari (Chief of Staff to the President) who is now receiving treatment against COVID-19 in Lagos and indeed all other Nigerians so far tested positive to the deadly virus.

“We enjoin our people to cooperate and support the authorities at all levels in their move to stop the spread of the deadly disease in the country.”

by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Insist On #90 Pump Price Of Fuel, Called On Nigerians To Donate Toward Mitigating Covid-19

By, giwa alex, jos

The people Democratic Party(PDP)has call on Nigerians to resist in strong term the deceptive downward review of fuel pump price from #125 to #123 by the All Progressive Congress(APC)government as the opposition party insist on #90 for pump price.

Call on eminent Nigerias to donate toward mitigating the scourge of Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the whole continent including Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement made 2nd April, 2020 signed by the National Publicity Secretary of People Democratic Party(PDP) Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

The party berates APC For Manipulating Prices, Fleecing Nigerians the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejects the April 1 tweaking of fuel price from N125 to N123.5 instead of the appropriate N90 per liter canvassed by Nigerians.

“Our party describes the reduction of pump price by N1.50k as offensive, fraudulent; a further display of cruelty and insensitivity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the plight of Nigerians, particularly as the nation battles the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“The PDP insists that the correct price of pump price fuel is between N80 to N90 per liter, given the slump in the price of fuel and crude oil in the international market.”

The PDP holds that any price beyond that is completely unacceptable, as it amount to fleecing Nigerians.

The party berates the APC administration for attempting to delude Nigerians by tweaking the cost decimals to create a misleading impression of price reduction while fleecing the unsuspecting public.

The PDP challenges the APC and its administration to explain how they arrived at the pump price of N123.5 instead of the appropriate price of N90 per liter despite the fall in international price.

The PDP asks the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to disprove Nigerians by immediately publishing the full prevailing landing cost, the prevailing 3% depot cost, the 3% trucking cost as well as the retail outlet admin cost and show why the pump price should be above N90 per liter.

“It indeed smacks of heartlessness that the APC, its leaders and cronies in government circle are rather manipulating fuel costs at this critical time when other governments across the world are seeking ways to mitigate the economic hardship being faced by their citizens.”

Our party maintains that since Nigerians earlier had to bear the brunt of high cost of fuel in the face of high oil prices in the international market, it is only fair that they also enjoy the benefits of the cut in international prices; an advantage the APC had continued to deny them.

“The PDP invites Nigerians to note how the APC and its leaders had remained silent and failed to support the demand for reduction of fuel price; a development that only points to apparent complicity in this sleazy scheme against our citizens.”

“The PDP therefore charges the APC and its administration to immediately reduce the pump price to the appropriate price of N90 as well as refund the accruable, so far, from the N35 per liter difference and channel same to provision of palliatives to Nigerians.”

“Our party also challenges the APC to join the PDP and other well-meaning Nigerians in our persistent demand that President Buhari orders the recovery of over N14 trillion oil money stolen by APC leaders in the last four years including the stolen N9trillion detailed in the leaked NNPC memo, and redirect same to the welfare of Nigerians.”

“Furthermore, the PDP reiterates its demand for the establishment of Eminent Nigerians Group to manage donations towards mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and ensure that the palliatives get to venerable Nigerians without any political and bureaucratic bottlenecks.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Alh.Danladi Pasali Called For Full Deregulation Of Petroleum Product In Nigeria.

By, giwa alex, jos

The need for the government to wash of his hands from petroleum product and embrace full deregulation to allow the market force to determine the price of the product has again re-echoed.

And condemned situation where the government spend 50% of her annual budget in subsidising the petroleum product as economic unwise which has negative economic impart in the nations economy.
The National coordinator of the Buhari Campaign Organisation(BCO) who double as the National Secretary of Petroleum Marketers Association Alhaji Danladi Pasali re-echoed this call in an interview with journalist at his resident in jos , plateau state.
Pasali who is speaking against the backdrop of the government further slashing the price of petroleum product from the initial reduction from one 125 to 123 naira per litre.
Pasali said as a high ranking member of the association of petroleum marketers in Nigeria, we suggested and advised the government to reduce the price of the product to the barest minimum if possible to 30 naira per litre and allowed the market force determined the price of the product.
“If that is done , the government would have succeed in washing of her hands from oil business and allow interested business men and women to come in and invest while the government concentrate on the main business of governance .”
Those business men can build moudler refrinary where petroleum will be refrained locally as its been constructed by Nigeria Businessman Dangote in lagos presently, with time more and more business men and women will come to invest on the business depending on the lucrative nature of the market force determined the price of the product.
Pasali lauded the economic initiative of president Buhari, like the anchor borrower and other agricultural initiatives which had made the people of Nigeria self sufficient in food production if not , it we would have be a double tragedy at this period of global Coronavirus pandemic where all the countries are struggling to survive .
He condemned the hick of prices of goods by some unpatriotic trader following the Coronavirus quagmire which he said is not only bad but evil in the sight of God.
“Garri , yam and other agricultural product are been produce here in Nigeria , it is then unpatriotic of us to because of the situation of things which is affects everyone and capitalise on it to hick the price of goods and services in the market at this critical period the country is going through trying moment”.
Pasali advised Nigeria to adhere to the government rules of Social Distance , Hands Washing and hygiene rules to fight this current Corona Pandemic ravaging the whole globe.
by Alexander Aleburu

Sani Yahaya Jingir Remorseful For Flouting Government Order On Covid-19 Pandemic.

By, giwa alex, jos

IsIamic Cleric in plateau state shaikh Sani Yahaya Jingir is said to have been remorseful over his action for fragrantly flouting the order of the federal and state government on social distancing and other hygiene related following the ravaging coronavirus Pandemic .

As the lslamic leader has given his words to ensure that he adhere with the federal and state government directive in maintaining social distancing and avoid guarding his followers together at his worship centre contrary to the federal and state government directive to control the ravaging corona-19 pandemic.

The police made the revelation in an interview with journalist at the Command Headquarter in jos , plateau state Capital.

The police commissioner Akinmonode represented by the the Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) plateau state command Uba Ogba said the police su

mmon the IsIamic cleric for what transpired in his mosque in the state last Friday during Jumat prayer, under the score the directive of the federal and state government on social distancing and other hygiene measure following the ravaging cases of corona pandemic.

The police said after some hours of meetings with the CP along with Yahaya jingir , he give the police his words to obey the government directive on social distancing and other hygiene directives by the government following the corona pandemic .

The police however debunked the insinuation from some quarters that the police is pampering the Islamic leader.

“The Police is for no body , the police is for everybody”.

Speaking earlier in and interview with journalist the National Publicity Secretary of (JIBWA)Mohammed Mohammed and lawyer to Shaikh Sani Yahaya Jingir , Barr Salisu Sangai in separate responses said the meeting with the police commissioner is fruitful and the grey areas that is causing conflict has been address.

The publicity secretary said they had issued press statement regarding the allege wrong insinuation against the lslamic leader.

by Alexander Aleburu

ECWA Shut Down Services Nationwide Over COVID-19 Pandemic

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has shut down it services nation wide following Covid-19 ravaging the country.

And called on it members across the country to observe 6th-8th March, 2020 as fasting and praying for God’s intervention particularly on the ravaging coronavirus ravaging the country in particular, and the whole world in general.

The partial shut down of the activities in the church nationwide is contained in a press statement signed by the church General Secretary Rev.Yanusa Nmadu and made available to this medium 30th March, 2020 in jos , plateau state.

The release admonished the members to observe the fasting and prayer declared by the church to seek God’s intervention be done exclusively by family levels especially where meetings is prohibited.

And added that all members of the EE, DEs, HODs, HOus and other essential staff not more than two are to work f

\nrom 10am-2pm from Monday’s-Friday’s for the next two weeks starting from 30th March, 2020 except those states with total lock down.

The released further stressed that other staff not included in the afore mentioned categories, should stay at home starting from 30th March, 2020.

The release however admonished members to endeavour to adhered strictly to federal and state government directives on hygiene and social distancing observance at all time.

by Alexander Aleburu

It Would Have Be Better For President Buhari To Keep Mute, His Broadcast Is Worst Than COVID-19———Timi Frank

By, giwa alex, jos

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s pre-recorded broadcast to the nation on Sunday evening as a monumental embarrassment to Nigerians.

Frank in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja, said Nigerians were disappointed in Buhari’s speech because it fell shamefully short of a “presidential crisis broadcast” compared to what world leaders are offering to their citizens at this time.

He said that Nigerians would have forgiven the President if he had stuck to his decision not to speak to Nigerians on efforts being made to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, instead of being “wide in generalities and short on specifics.”

Frank said: “The broadcast was worse than COVID-19 because it failed to outline a specific roadmap on how Nigeria can win this invisible war.

“Any measure from the Federal Government that does not advance Nigeria’s response to the COVID-19 will ultimately hurt Nigerians.

“The President has not only lost precious response time, he is yet losing time while the rate of infection is steadily growing in the country.

“Nigerians were highly disappointed that instead of a live broadcast – with the media given the opportunity to seek clarifications for the benefit of Nigerians – the President opted for a pre-recorded and stilted message.”

“He only played back to Nigerians what most experts have recommended and which many state governments have already started implementing.”

“While Ghana with about 28 million population is attacking the pandemic with $100 million, Nigeria with over 200 million people is approaching the virus with a paltry N15 billion which translates to roughly $40 million going by the prevailing exchange rate. Are we being serious and responsive here?”

He commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for appealing to Chief Executives of commercial banks to support the Federal Government’s fight against the pandemic.

He however called on individuals and corporate bodies that have pledged financial assistance to contain the virus in the country not to handover such funds to the administration if they don’t want their hard earned resources looted.

“They should rather partner with individual state governments to ensure that the funds are prudently spent like the example that GTBank has done in partnership with the Lagos State Government by erecting a 100-bed hospital for the isolation and treatment of confirmed cases,” he said.

According to the Bayelsa-born political activist, “Buhari only told Nigerians what they already knew – things many state governments have already implemented.

Yet, all palliatives promised by the President will be delivered in ‘coming weeks.’

“The President failed to tell Nigerians about the testing capacity of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that is leading the charge against this deadly virus in the country.

“How many people can the NCDC test per day and what medical exigences are needed to successful treat confirmed cases and ensure that they resume their normal lives?

“How many people are going to benefit from

the conditional cash transfer. How many IDPs will benefit from the two months food rations being planned by Buhari in ‘the coming weeks?’

“Nigerians are aware that the school feeding programme of the Federal Government has performed wonderfully in theory. How does the President want to feed children that are not in school?

“Buhari restricted movement in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT for two weeks, however, he failed to say when most civil servants especially in the FCT that have not been paid will receive their salaries.

“How are these categories of workers expected to cope with the lockdown without a Kobo in their pockets?

“All over the world, no government has restricted media coverage of the ongoing pandemic, but Buhari said those in Abuja and Lagos can only move if they can prove they cannot work from home!

“Do media houses operate newsrooms or broadcast stations from the homes of their respective employees?

“I think Nigerians deserve something better from their President in the the face of this global scourge.”

He saluted Nigerians for their resilience in this trying moment and prayed for quick recovery for those undergoing treatment as a result of the virus.

He also urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the pandemic to cease in the country.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Plateau State Hospital Management Board Take Step To Curtail The Pandemic. 

By, giwa alex, jos

In line with the mandate of Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon.Simon Bako Lalong to completely stop the Coronavirus from entering the state, the “Plateau State Management Board” has taken stringent measure to stem the virus from entering into the state .

This step was made known in a press statement by the image Maker of the Board Mrs Christiana Yilbial and signed by the Medical Director of the hospital Dr. Dakwak Yamma and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state.

According to Dr.Dakwak

” in its intervention to Prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) especially to the communities in rural areas of the state, has provided face masks and hand gloves to all its staff who move around on inspection of all its facilities across the three senatorial zones to sensitise its staff and the general public on preventive measures to avoid the spread of infection of disease to the communities”.

“The statement further added that the Board has two equipped isolation centres in General Hospital, Pankshin, with its recognized drugs compounding centres with hand sanitizers for staff and the general public, and General Hospital Shendam for quick response and intervention in case of the spread of the Coronavirus. “

Dr Dakwak advised all the citizens of the state to adhere strictly to government directive and stay safe, stay at home to avoid the

spread of the virus.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : The Nigerian Medical Association Has setup Inter- Professional Committee Over Covid19.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Nigeria Medical Association(NMA) plateau state chapter has inaugurated (11) eleven man inter- professional committee to join efforts with the governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong administration in his strategy for the prevention of ravaging coronavirus.

The committee will help to assist in sensitizing the general public and develop work place protocols on Covid19 prevention and curtailment.

This is contained in a press briefing held at the association Secretariat at number 4 secretariat road, signed by it chairman Dr.Titus Dajel and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital .

The (NMA) chairman represented by the vice chairman Dr. Clement Onu said all the medical personnel in public , faith based organisation and private sectors are directed to respond positively to this national emergency by behaving high index of suspicion for all patients with respiratory symptom and willing to work extra hours to support the government in the fight against this disease.

The Association called on the general public to remain calm and adhere to government directives concerning this epidemic.

NMA further advised the general public on regular hand washing, good respiratory hygiene and social distancing .

He also advised against people visiting recreation centre , amusement parks and other fun site.

And further call on civil societies , media, and religious body to help and spread the preventive message and the religious leaders to encourage their followers to respect government advise and join us in the fight to prevent the disease.

Responding on behalf of the other members of the committee, the committee secretary Dr. Jonathan Bulus assured the association the committee readiness to kick start work immediately and promised the committee to put it very best.

by Alexander Aleburu

APC Lawmaker Ahmed Ndakene Summoned Over Certificate Forgery.

By, giwa alex, Jos

A kwara State Federal Lawmaker serving under the All Progressive Congress, APC, representing kwara North constituency , Honorable Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene has been alleged involving in certificate forgery and was summoned to appear before Abuja Court for criminal breached of section 88(1) ,89(3) and 109 c of the administrative criminal justice act of 2015 .

The complainant ,Alh Mahmud Hassan Babako in his writ of summon drew the attention of the Federal Capital Territory Judiciary, Abuja criminals procedure code on his curriculum vitae which is also made available on internet websites including,

accountablenigeria.org , Ahmed Ndakene, has a B.SC in Economics, 1998, SSSCE 1990 and School Leaving Certificate, 1984.

He alleged that the assertion by the federal lawmaker that he has a B.SC in Economics from the premier university, ABU Zaria and added that he must have allegedly forged the documents he possesses.

Babako complaints that having realized that lawmaker obtained fake degree certificate, he allegedly Abubakar should have stay away from seeking employment or occupy public office knowing fully well that his father, Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene held strategic appointments at different times.

“You would recalled that,Hon Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene is the House of Representative member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency at the house of representatives, Abuja” .

In a court paper dated 3rd of March which was received and stamped by Honorable Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene himself on 20th of March, the court ordered Ndakene to appear in person as a defendant in a criminal suit bordering on certificate forgery and lying under oath pressed against him by one of thr indigenes of his constituency.

For quite some times , Honorable Ndakene has been shrouded in certificate forgery controversy since his assumption of office as several Non governmental organisations from Patigi, Moro and Edu areas have in time past organised seevral press conferences urging security agencies to beam searchlights on certificates claims of the honorable.

Although the honorable on several instances have debunked such claims noting that it is being orchestrated by his political opponents to distract him.

Honorable Ndakene claimed he duly graduated from Ahmadu Bello Univerisity and also served his fatherland under a national scheme known as National Youths Service Corps ,(NYSC).

But on the 13th of January, 2020, a group from Kwara north axis known as Due Process Ambassador wrote a press release accusing Ndakene and his supporters of sitting at the Parliament with fake Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and fake university certificates.

Parts of their allegations reads:

” That Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene from his profiles extracted at INEC database lied under the oath of graduating from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on February 24th, 1998, a position which our investigations to the prestigious University had disclaimed in oughtrightly.”

“That he also submitted a forged paper bearing the name of Ahmadu Bello University which he presented as statement of results before INEC officials in order to obtain clearance to participate in the last general elections. Credible findings have also established that this paper did not originate from Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria as falsely claimed by Ndakene and his co-travelers.”

The group further noted that Honorable Ndakene had deceived INEC and Nigerian police that he lost his original copy of SSCE certificate which led to the issuance of Police reports which he fraudently submitted to INEC ib lieu of certificate, the group noted that he did not have any certificate from Kagara High school as he claimed in his forms submitted to lNEC.

” That he paraded a Letter head sheet purported obtained in 1990 from Government Colleges, Kagara, Nigeria State as his School Certificate with Pass(D7) in both English and Mathematics , 5 credits in other subjects and with this claimed to have gotten admission to study Economics at ABU , this is very questionable as prestigious institutions such as ABU would not have offered any candidate admission into such department without passing English and mathematics on credit grade levels”.

” That Ndakene in his fraudulent manipulation also obtained one police extracts which he presented to INEC in place of SSCE certificate with a sordid claims that he had lost his original certificate obtained from WASCE in 1990.”

The Non Governmental Organization (NGO), also urged law enforcement agents to swing into action and investigate these claims so as to unravel the veracity.

Whether these claims are true or not is now before the court of law to unravel hidden mysteries surrounding these claims and counter claims so that Kwars public can know which side is speaking the truth.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid(19) : Lalong  Suspends Implementation Of Thirty Thousand Naira Minimum Wage, Slashed Allowances Of Political Office Holders.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has charged the civil servants in the state to brace up with the current economic reality as the state government is not in good financial position to pay the (30, 000)Thirty Thousand Naira earlier signed into law by president Buhari.

As he reduced the allowances of all the political office holders in the state following the unexpected economic crunch occassioned by the ravaging Coronavirus epidemic.

Governor lalong made the shocking statement in his state broardcast to the people of plateau state on the level of the state government preparadiness in case of the break out of the Coloravirus epidemics currently ravaging the whole country held at the government House Little Rayfield in jos south LG of plateau state.

Governor Lalong said following the trim down of the 2020 Nation budget by 1.5 trillion naira, in line with the economic reality, which definately going to affect revenue accruing to plateau state which is an integral part of Nigeria.

He stressed that the citizens of the state should brace up for the harsh economic realities and be ready to make necessary sacrifies in the coming months and weeks.

The governor further add that many development projects and programmes of the government will have to be review in accordance to the present economic realities, as against the backdrop, the recurrent expenditure apart from securities and pension will be reviewed and cut by 40 percent.

” The process of fresh employment , lmplementation of the new minimum wage , funding of on-going projects among others will be affected in the interim , all the allowance of political office holders are hereby slashed by 50 percent “.

The governor Lalong said the decision where reached at the state executive council on the strength of the advice of the state Economic Advistory council.

” We shall therefore appreciate the understanding of all and asundry in this difficuit period pending when we put this situation behind us.”

“The period is the one that we must face with optimism , prayer, and above all caution and pre-caution with what we see around the world especially in countries with higher standard of living our best chance as a developing nations in presentation.”

The governor therefore advised all citizens and visitors coming into the state who recently returned from abroad or known that they have had contacts with any of the comfirmed cases in the country to self isolation for (14)days.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Timothy Golu Is A Liar From Pit Of Hell Send To Destroy PDP——-Hon. Amos Gombi

By, giwa alex
Hon. Timothy Golu the immediate past member of the House of Representative in the 8th assembly, representing Pankshin , Kanam/Kanke federal constituency has been described as a liar from the pit of hell sponsored to distabilise the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in plateau state
Anybody who is gullible and taken the like of Hon. Timothy Golu seriously, meaning such person or persons can believe anything deceptive.
The Deputy chairman of People Democratic Party(PDP)in plateau state Amos Gombi stated this today Tunsday 24th March, 2020 in an interview with this medium in Jos the plateau state capital.
The Deputy Chairman (PDP) plateau, described Timothy Golu as a drowning man who is looking for the person to hang his failure on as he is not even having respect and good relationship with the elders of his zone.
“Timothy Golu is rejected by his people because of his arrogant and disrespect for the elders mostly from his constituency which is hunting his political ambitions till today.”
Gombi debunked the allegations that he is making under ground move to destroy (PDP) and move to the ruling (APC) in the state.
“Golu is close to the (APC) than myself, Golu before 2019, election we known exactly what happened, Golu have been rejected by his people and he is blaming people on his political misfortune.”
Gombi further add that contrary to the insinuation by the political confused Hon. Golu that l did’t win my polling unit,
” l want to categorically tell you that l won my polling unit for Timothy Golu in 2019 election, in the whole of my zone , my ward gave the highest votes for Golu “.
He however stressed that it is laughable for Golu to be insinuating in the media that I did not win my polling unit.
” I saw in the media that I didn’t win my polling unit , l won my polling unit for Golu in 2019 election, unfortunately he has been rejected in his home. “
“In his polling unit , he has(10) ten polling units he lost (3)three and won only(7) seven”.
Gombi debunked the rumour been selling to some gullible people that he is planing to destroy the party and move over to(APC)
” l have not thought of leaving PDP to APC , when l came to PDP, Golu took me to court, through Captain Bitrus Golen that l have not spend (18)months in the party as specified in the party constitution , and went ahead to contest for the position of the party, which is another lie the so call Golu is peddling around to gain political relevant when he knowns that he is finished politically.
He add that Golu should be ashame of calling himself politician when Yusuf Babayo of the (APC) got 159 votes in Golu’s polling unit while Golu got 350 votes.
” l can’t imagin that Golu goes around blaming people for what has happened to him, is very unfortunate Gombi maintained”.
“Golu is not having respects for the elders , therefore should not blame anybody for what is happening to him”.
The Deputy chairman denied having any knowledge of the congresses said to have been conducted by some group of the party.
” I am not aware because it was announced by professor Gidado we should all go away that no stakeholders there is not going to be congress due to the ravaging “Coronavirus”, till now, nobody have communicate us that there is going to be congress.”
“So l am not aware of any congress.”
Gombi also denied the rumour that he brought thugs to the party secretariat with strong instructions to lyinch anybody who come a meter closer.
“I am sorry, unfortunately , I was not even at the party secretariat then, in fact I didn’t even known that anything was going on around the secretariat than.”
“So how would somebody just sit down and formulate such devilish lie against me, that has not be my character, as I away say , lam a man of integrity , all these lies are the handiwork of politically forstrated Hon. Timothy Golu.”
He berates Golu for changing the Excos of Kanke local government when they are still have a year plus to serve their tenure.
“Let me tell you, the election of Kanke was held on the 27th Sept, 2017, go by the caculation, the Excos still have a year plus to serve as the constitution of the party is very clear about it.”
So he maintained that what transpired in Kanke by Golu is not only wast of time, but efforts in fruitility.
by Alexander Aleburu

NULGE President Ibrahim Khalid congratulates Women For Educating Grassroots Women On Violence, Rape 

By giwa alex,Jos
The National President of Local Government Employees(NULGE) comrade Ibrahim Khalid has congratulated women for positively organizing a hitch free program to encourage active participation of rural women against inhuman discrimination and rape towards improving their wellbeing.
The National President stated this during a two days sensitization program held at Zawan ,in Jos South Local Government Council hall ,plateau state .
Represented by the National Auditor of (NULGE) comrade Shamdung Ayuba , comrade Ibrahim Khalid commended the women wing of (NULGE)in the state for their efforts in mobilizing women at the grassroots to stand up against discrimination in work place , rape , violence against women and other vices.
According to him ,the aim of mobilizing women across the 17 LGAs was to enlighten them on the danger of discrimination, violence and traumatic experience women went through and are dying in silence .
Khalil’s frowned at the stigmatization ,harassment women are going through in subsahara Africa especially during crisis and trauma some of them faced .
Khalid expressed satisfaction with the turned out of participants from all the local government in the state as they have stand out as a model to be emulated by other women working in the local government considering their proximity to the grassroots.
Speaking on the theme “l am Generation Equality , Realizing Women’s Rights, Mrs Comfort Bulus called on government and private organisation to provide funds for women in order to promote entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Meanwhile, Ayuba Shamdung also condoled with Mupun Nation of Pankshin south LGA of Plateau state over the demises of an educationist and frontline politician professor Dakum Shown.
The late one time speaker of the plateau state House of Assembly was an elderstateman whose contribution led to the restoration of democracy in plateau state, and Nigeria as a whole cannot be forgotten.
Shamdung Ayuba made the condolence in a press statement personally signed by him and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.
He recalled the role played by the late one time speaker of the state over the creation of secondary schools and cottage hospital in the state during his tenure as the speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Shamdung prayed God to grant the late professor Dakum Shown eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irrepable lost.